KR20230132129A - Massage apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a massage device.
One aspect of the present invention is a main body, a power generation unit disposed inside the main body to generate power, a pair of power transmission units connected to the power generation unit and extending to the outside of the main body, and the power transmission unit. A massage unit including a connection portion disposed on one side of the connection portion, a mounting portion detachably coupled to the connection portion and rotatable while coupled to the connection portion, and a vibration damping unit for attenuating noise and vibration generated from the power generation unit. It can be included.

Description

Massage apparatus {Massage apparatus}

The present invention relates to a massage device.

If the human body does not use a specific body part for a long period of time, the muscles in that area may become stiff. Additionally, if a specific body part is used more heavily than usual, the body may feel stiffness in the muscles of that area.

In this case, when a massage is applied to the muscle area that feels stiff or stiff, the stiff muscle is relaxed or the stiffness is relieved.

In this way, massage functions as an auxiliary treatment/medical tool that can help relax and recover muscles. In particular, modern people often work in a static position for long periods of time or have significantly less physical activity due to excessive workload, so massage is attracting attention as a new health aid and promotion tool for inactive modern people and middle-aged people.

Meanwhile, in recent years, various massage devices that can provide massage to various parts of the human body have been actively developed and distributed to meet these demands.

However, since the massage device is used in contact with the user's body, it must be manufactured and operated to suit the body. If it is manufactured or operated in a form unsuitable for the body, problems that may cause injury or discomfort to the user's body may occur.

Additionally, due to the nature of the device, the massage device includes a motor or actuator that generates power to provide massage. At this time, there is a problem that the motor or actuator generates noise or vibration when driven.

Accordingly, there is a demand for the development of a massage device that is formed and driven to suit the user's body and can reduce noise or vibration generated from the massage device.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a massage device that is formed and driven to correspond to the user's body.

Additionally, the present invention aims to provide a massage device with reduced noise and vibration.

However, these problems are illustrative, and the problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited thereto.

In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention is a main body, a power generating unit disposed inside the main body to generate power, and a pair of power generating units connected to the power generating unit and extending to the outside of the main body. A massage unit including a transmission unit, a connection portion disposed on one side of the power transmission unit, a mounting portion detachably coupled to the connection portion and rotatable while coupled to the connection portion, and noise and vibration generated from the power generation unit. It may include a vibration damping unit for damping.

Additionally, the power generation unit may include a power shaft extending to both sides, and the power transmission unit may include a power shaft insertion portion having a through hole into which the power shaft is inserted.

Additionally, the power transmission unit may include a tilting unit that is connected to and fixed to the massage unit and includes a tilting member capable of tilting by an applied force.

Additionally, the vibration attenuation unit may include a body portion that covers the power generation unit and a damper unit disposed on the body portion to attenuate noise and vibration.

The present invention can provide a massage device that is formed and driven to correspond to the user's body.

Additionally, the present invention can provide a massage device with reduced noise and vibration.

However, this effect is illustrative and the effect of the present invention is not limited thereto.

1 is a diagram schematically showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of using the massage device of FIG. 1.
Figure 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example in which the mounting portion of Figure 1 is separated.
Figure 4 is a diagram for explaining the separation of the mounting portion of Figure 3.
Figure 5 is a diagram for explaining the mounting portion of Figure 4.
Figure 6 is a view showing the mounting portion of Figure 5 viewed from below.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the connection part of FIG. 4.
Figure 8 is a diagram for explaining a power generation unit and a power transmission unit.
FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing the power transmission unit of FIG. 8.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X-X' of FIG. 1.
Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of the power transmission unit of Figure 9.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the tilting member and seating member of FIG. 11.
Figure 13 is a view showing the tilting member of Figure 11 as seen from the side.
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the tilting operation of the tilting member of FIG. 11.
Figure 15 is a diagram for explaining the connection structure of the support member, fixing part, and power shaft insertion part of Figure 11.
Figure 16 is a diagram schematically showing a vibration damping unit.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the body portion of FIG. 16 transparently.
Figure 18 is an enlarged view of A in Figure 17.
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining how the first damper member and the second damper member of FIG. 18 are combined.

Since the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. The effects and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various forms.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. When describing with reference to the drawings, identical or corresponding components will be assigned the same reference numerals and redundant description thereof will be omitted. .

In the following embodiments, terms such as first and second are used not in a limiting sense but for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component.

In the following examples, singular terms include plural terms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the following embodiments, terms such as include or have mean that the features or components described in the specification exist, and do not exclude in advance the possibility of adding one or more other features or components.

In the drawings, the sizes of components may be exaggerated or reduced for convenience of explanation. For example, the size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are shown arbitrarily for convenience of explanation, so the present invention is not necessarily limited to what is shown.

In the following embodiments, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis are not limited to the three axes in the Cartesian coordinate system, but can be interpreted in a broad sense including these. For example, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis may be orthogonal to each other, but may also refer to different directions that are not orthogonal to each other.

In cases where an embodiment can be implemented differently, a specific process sequence may be performed differently from the described sequence. For example, two processes described in succession may be performed substantially at the same time, or may be performed in an order opposite to that in which they are described.

Hereinafter, the massage device according to the present invention will be described based on the above-described principles.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a massage device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of using the massage device 10 of FIG. 1 .

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the massage device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be used to massage at least part of the user's body.

As an example of use, a user may receive a massage while placing his or her ankle on the massage device 10. Alternatively, the user may receive a massage while placing his/her calf, arm, shoulder, etc. on the massage device 10. Alternatively, a massage may be provided by placing various parts of the body on the massage device 10.

The massage device 10 according to one embodiment may include a main body 100, a massage unit 200, and a power transmission unit 300.

The main body 100 may be configured to form the external shape of the massage device 10. Various components of the massage device 10 may be placed or connected to the main body 100 .

The massage device 10 may include a power generation unit 400 disposed inside the main body 100 to generate power. The power generation unit 400 may generate power by receiving power from the outside.

The power generation unit 400 may be a motor or an actuator. As an example, the power generation unit 400 may be a motor or actuator that generates vibration.

Accordingly, the massage device 10 can provide a massage to the user's body through vibration generated by the power generation unit 400. For example, the user may drive the power generation unit 400 while placing at least a portion of the body on the massage device 10, and the power generation unit 400 generates vibration to apply vibration to the user's body. Massages can be provided.

The power transmission unit 300 may be configured to transmit vibration generated from the power generation unit 400 to the massage unit 200.

As an example, the power transmission unit 300 may be formed to have a length. At this time, one side of the power transmission unit 300 may be connected to the power generation unit 400 disposed inside the main body 100. Additionally, the other side of the power transmission unit 300 may be formed to extend to the outside of the main body 100, and a portion exposed to the outside of the main body 100 may be connected to the massage unit 200.

The power transmission unit 300 will be described in detail later.

The massage unit 200 may be a part that is in direct contact with the user's body and provides a massage to the user's body by vibration generated by the power generation unit 400.

For example, a user may place an ankle on the massage unit 200. Afterwards, the user can drive the massage device 10 to generate vibration, and the generated vibration can be transmitted to the user's body through the massage unit 200. Thereby, the user can receive a massage by vibration.

In a preferred embodiment, two massage units 200 may be provided. In this case, the user can receive massage on both legs, both shoulders, and both arms at the same time.

The massage unit 200 will be described in detail later.

The main body 100 may include a housing 110. The housing 110 may form the outer shape of the main body 100. Additionally, various components of the massage device 10 may be connected, placed, or combined in the housing 110 .

A space may be provided inside the housing 110. The power generation unit 400 may be placed in a space provided inside the housing 110. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the user from being injured due to direct contact with the user's body when the power generation unit 400 generates vibration. Additionally, the power generation unit 400 can be prevented from being damaged by force applied from the outside.

As an example, the main body 100 may include a stand 120. The stand 120 may be a means of supporting the massage device 10 so that the massage device 10 can be placed on the floor.

The stand 120 may be located on one side of the housing 110, for example, on the bottom of the housing 110.

As an example, the pedestal 120 may be formed in the shape of a plate with an area. As a result, when the massage device 10 is placed on the floor, a large area of the pedestal 120 can be in contact with the ground.

Accordingly, even when the massage device 10 generates vibration or the user places his or her body on the massage device 10, the massage device 10 can stand stably on the ground.

As an example, the main body 100 may include at least one leg portion 130. For example, a plurality of leg portions 130 may be disposed on the lower side of the housing 110. The leg portion 130 may be formed integrally with the housing 110, or may be formed as a separate member coupled to the housing 110.

The leg portion 130 may have a length. The leg portion 130 may extend from the housing 110 and be connected to the pedestal 120. As a result, the housing 110 can be connected to the pedestal 120 and the leg portion 130.

Accordingly, the vibration generated in the massage device 10 is not directly transmitted to the pedestal 120, but may be partially attenuated while passing through the leg portion 130 and transmitted to the pedestal 120. As a result, the massage device 10 can be prevented from shaking excessively, and vibration or noise generated from the massage device 10 can be prevented from being excessively transmitted to the floor surface.

As an example, the main body 100 may further include a handle 140. For example, at least one handle 140 may be formed on the housing 110. At this time, the handle 140 may be formed integrally with the housing 110 or may be a separate member.

The user can easily move the massage device 10 using the handle 140. Alternatively, the user may operate the massage device 10 using the handle 140 while fixing the massage device 10 so as not to shake.

As an example, the main body 100 may further include a user input module 150. The user input module 150 may be a means for inputting user input to drive the massage device 10. For example, the user input module 150 may include at least one switch or button.

The user can control various configurations of the massage device 10 through the user input module 150. For example, the user can control the intensity of vibration, duration of vibration, type of massage, intensity of massage, etc. through the user input module 150.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example in which the mounting portion 210 of FIG. 1 is separated.

Referring to FIG. 3, the massage unit 200 may include a mounting portion 210 and a connecting portion 220. At this time, the mounting portion 210 and the connecting portion 220 may be detachable from each other. For example, the mounting portion 210 may be coupled to the connecting portion 220 or may be separated from the connecting portion 220.

The mounting unit 210 may be configured to directly contact the user's body. The user may place a part of the body on the holder 210. For example, the user can place his/her ankle, leg, arm, shoulder, etc. on the holder 210.

The connection portion 220 may be disposed on one side of the power transmission unit 300. The mounting portion 210 is disposed on one side of the connecting portion 220 and may be detachable.

Accordingly, the mounting portion 210 can be separated and cleaned, or, if the mounting portion 210 is damaged, the mounting portion 210 can be separately provided and replaced.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the separation of the mounting portion 210 of FIG. 3 , and FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the mounting portion 210 of FIG. 4 . FIG. 6 is a view showing the mounting portion 210 of FIG. 5 viewed from below, and FIG. 7 is a view illustrating the connection portion 220 of FIG. 4.

Referring to FIGS. 4 to 7 , the holder 210 may include a holder 211 . The holder 211 may be configured to form the overall appearance of the holder 210. The user can receive a massage while placing at least part of the body on the holder 211.

The holder 211 may be provided with a receiving space 212 on which the user's body can be placed. For example, the receiving space 212 may be formed in a concave shape downward with respect to FIG. 5 . Accordingly, the user can place his or her arms, ankles, shoulders, arms, legs, etc. in the receiving space 212.

As an example, the accommodation space 212 may be open in one direction, but at least partially closed in a direction perpendicular thereto. For example, with reference to FIG. 5 , the receiving space 212 may be open in the front and rear directions so that arms, legs, wrists, ankles, etc. can be placed thereon.

As an optional embodiment, the holder 211 may be formed with a separation prevention surface 213. For example, the separation prevention surface 213 may be formed in an upward direction in the closed portion of the receiving space 212.

Accordingly, even when the user places his or her body, such as the ankle, on the holder 211 and receives a massage, the ankle may not fall or separate from the holder 211. In other words, it is possible to prevent the body from being separated from the holder 211 due to vibration generated from the massage device 10 or the weight of the user's body.

As an optional embodiment, a contact surface 214 may be formed on one surface of the holder 211. The contact surface 214 may be a part that the user's body directly contacts. The contact surface 214 may be formed of a material such as rubber, fiber, or leather. However, the material forming the contact surface 214 is not limited to this. With this configuration, the user can feel softness when placing his/her body on the contact surface 214 and can prevent injury. Alternatively, the friction force between the user's body and the contact surface 214 increases so that a massage can be provided stably.

As described above, the separation prevention surface 213 may extend upward from the holder 211. For example, the separation prevention surface 213 may be formed to extend upward from the contact surface 214 with respect to FIG. 4 .

As a specific embodiment, the separation prevention surface 213 may be formed to extend vertically from the contact surface 214 to a height of 10 to 40 mm, and preferably, the separation prevention surface 213 is perpendicular to the contact surface 214. It may be formed to extend in any direction to a height of 15 to 35 mm.

If the separation prevention surface 213 is formed to have a height lower than 10 mm, a problem may occur in which the user's body easily leaves the mounting unit 210 when a vibration massage is provided to the user's body. Therefore, if the separation prevention surface 213 is formed to have a height higher than 10 mm, the user's body may not easily come off, and preferably, if the separation prevention surface 213 is formed to have a height higher than 15 mm, the user's body can be more stably attached to the holder. It can be mounted at (210).

In addition, when the separation prevention surface 213 is formed to have a height higher than 40 mm, the separation prevention surface 213 is formed longer than necessary, which may cause the problem of making the massage device 10 difficult to manufacture. Additionally, if the separation prevention surface 213 is formed to have a height higher than 40 mm, it may be difficult for the user to remove the body from the holder 210 after completing the massage. For example, when the user wants to remove the ankle from the holder 210 after receiving a massage by placing the ankle on the holder 210, the release prevention surface 213 is formed too high, so the ankle can easily come off. Failure to do so may cause the massage device 10 to fall due to the ankle being caught on the release prevention surface 213 when the ankle is released.

Accordingly, when the separation prevention surface 213 is formed to have a height lower than 40 mm, manufacturing of the massage device 10 can be facilitated, and when the user wants to separate the body from the holder 210 as necessary, It can be easily removed. Preferably, when the separation prevention surface 213 is formed to have a height lower than 35 mm, the massage device 10 can be manufactured economically in terms of cost and time, and the user can use the massage device 10 to massage the body as needed. can be easily removed.

A connector 215 may be formed at the bottom of the mounting portion 210. The connector 215 may be a part into which the connector 220 is inserted. The connector 215 may be concavely formed toward the inside so that the connector 220 can be inserted into the lower end of the mounting portion 210.

As one embodiment, the mounting portion 210 may be rotatable while the connecting portion 220 is inserted into the connector 215. For example, the user may rotate the mounting portion 210 by applying force while the mounting portion 210 is connected to the connecting portion 220. Accordingly, the mounting portion 210 can be oriented in various directions according to the user's needs, and the direction of the receiving space 212 formed in the mounting portion 210 can be adjusted.

For example, if the user wants to receive a massage by placing both ankles side by side on the cradle 210, the user can arrange the direction of the receiving space 212 to be parallel to each other and then place both ankles on the support unit 210 to receive a massage.

Alternatively, if the user wants to receive a massage in the length direction of the arm or leg, place the entire arm on the holder 210 with the receiving space 212 of the holder 210 aligned and apply massage to various parts of the arm at the same time. Massages are available.

Alternatively, the user can rotate the mounting unit 210 in a desired direction and then receive a massage in a desired position.

As an embodiment, the mounting portion 210 may have a first connection surface 216 formed on the inside of the connector 215, and a second connection surface 216 may be formed at the top of the connection portion 220 and contact the first connection surface 216. A connection surface 221 may be formed.

At this time, referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the first connection surface 216 may be a shape in which curved shapes are repeatedly arranged, and the second connection surface 221 is formed to engage with the first connection surface 216. It can be.

Specifically, the first connection surface 216 is formed inside the connector 215, but may be formed on the uppermost end surface of the connector 215. Accordingly, when the connection portion 220 is inserted into the connector 215, the first connection surface 216 and the second connection surface 221 may be engaged with each other.

The first connection surface 216 and the second connection surface 221 may be formed to repeat a wave-like curved shape. Accordingly, the mounting portion 210 may not be easily rotated while connected to the connecting portion 220, and may be selectively rotated only when the user applies a predetermined force as necessary.

As an optional embodiment, the connection part 220 may include at least one magnet 222, and the mounting part 210 may include at least one magnetic material coupled to the magnet 222.

Specifically, a magnet 222 may be disposed on the uppermost surface of the connection portion 220. Accordingly, the mounting portion 210 and the connecting portion 220 can be easily coupled by the magnet 222 that is inserted into the connecting portion 220 of the connecting portion 220.

In addition, since the magnet 222 automatically attaches the mounting portion 210 and the connecting portion 220 when they become closer than a certain level, it is easy for the mounting portion 210 to be completely mounted on the connecting portion 220.

Conversely, the mounting portion 210 may include at least one magnet 222, and the connecting portion 220 may include at least one magnetic material coupled to the magnet 222.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the power generation unit 400 and the power transmission unit 300.

Referring to FIG. 8, the power transmission unit 300 may be arranged to be connected to the power generation unit 400. Therefore, the vibration generated from the power generation unit 400 can be transmitted to the connection part 220 through the power transmission unit 300, and the vibration can be transmitted to the mounting part 210 mounted on the connection part 220. . Accordingly, the user can receive a massage by placing the body on the mounting unit 210.

As an example, when two massage units 200 are provided, two power transmission units 300 may be provided to correspond to them. Accordingly, since vibration is transmitted to each massage unit 200 by the power transmission unit 300, the two massage units 200 can each provide a massage to the user's body.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing the power transmission unit of FIG. 8, and FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X-X' of FIG. 1. Figure 11 is an exploded perspective view of the power transmission unit of Figure 9, and Figure 12 is a diagram showing the tilting member and seating member of Figure 11. FIG. 13 is a view showing the tilting member of FIG. 11 as seen from the side, and FIG. 14 is a view for explaining the tilting operation of the tilting member of FIG. 11.

9 to 14, the power transmission unit 300 includes a tilting portion 310 capable of tilting by an externally applied force, and a power shaft insertion portion 320 into which the power shaft of the power generation unit 400 is inserted. And it may include a fixing part 330.

Based on FIG. 9 , the power transmission unit 300 may have a tilting portion 310 formed at the top. The massage unit 200 may be connected to and fixed to the upper side of the tilting unit 310.

The tilting unit 310 may include a tilting member 311 that is tilted by an applied force. Since the tilting member 311 can be directly connected to the massage unit 200, when force is applied to the massage unit 200, it can be tilted together with the tilting member 311.

As an embodiment, the tilting unit 310 is arranged to surround at least a portion of the tilting member 311 and includes a seating member 313 that guides the tilting direction of the tilting member 311, a tilting member 311, and a seating member ( It may include a support member 312 supporting 313).

For example, the tilting member 311 may rotate while seated on the seating member 313.

As an example, a shaft insertion hole 3111 may be formed in the tilting member 311. The shaft insertion hole 3111 may be a hole into which a member that serves as a tilting axis is inserted.

At this time, a hole into which a member serving as a tilting axis is inserted may be formed in the seating member 313. That is, the shaft member may be inserted so as to simultaneously penetrate the shaft insertion hole 3111 of the tilting member 311 and the hole of the seating member 313. Accordingly, the tilting member 311 rotates around the shaft member while connected to the seating member 313.

As a specific example, the tilting member 311 may include a portion protruding downward with respect to FIG. 12 . At this time, part of the protruding portion may be seated on the seating member 313. For example, the tilting member 311 may include a rotating region 3112 that contacts the seating member 313 and a non-rotating region 3113 that does not contact the seating member 313 depending on the tilting angle.

At this time, a groove into which the rotation area 3112 can be inserted may be formed in the seating member 313. The groove is formed concave downward with reference to FIG. 12, but protruding portions may be formed on both sides.

Therefore, when the tilting member 311 rotates with the rotation area 3112 inserted into the seating member 313, some areas of the rotation area 3112 are connected to the seating member 313 depending on the rotation direction and angle. comes into contact.

The rotation area 3112 may include a first rotation area 3112a and a second rotation area 3112b. The first rotation area 3112a and the second rotation area 3112b may have different curvatures.

Referring again to FIGS. 12 to 14, when explaining the tilting of the tilting member 311, the tilting member 311 can rotate with the first rotation area 3112a inserted into the groove of the seating member 313. there is. At this time, when the tilting member 311 rotates by the limit, the second rotation area 3112b is caught on the protruding portions on both sides of the groove and does not rotate anymore. That is, the first rotation area 3112a is inserted into the seating member 313 to guide the tilting direction, and the second rotation area 3112b determines the rotation limit of the tilting member 311.

As an optional embodiment, the seating member 313 may be formed into two separate parts. For example, the seating member 313 may be divided into two parts to surround at least a portion of the tilting member 311 from both sides. Referring again to FIG. 12, the seating member 313 may be arranged to surround the lower protruding portion of the tilting member 311 from both sides.

Therefore, when the seating member 313 and the tilting member 311 are coupled by the shaft member, the seating member 313 and the tilting member 311 come into strong contact, thereby solving the problem of the tilting member 311 rotating even with a small force. It can be prevented.

In other words, it is desirable that the tilting member 311 rotates only when the user applies force or a certain force is applied, so the seating member 313 wraps the tilting member 311 on both sides to prevent the rotation of the tilting member 311. It provides a certain amount of frictional force. Therefore, as an example, when the user raises the ankle, the massage unit 200 can be tilted to an appropriate degree by the weight of the ankle, and if no more force is applied, the massage unit 200 remains fixed in the original position. It can be maintained.

The support member 312 may support the tilting member 311 and the seating member 313. For example, the tilting member 311 may be coupled to the support member 312 while being seated on the seating member 313. That is, the support member 312 can accommodate the tilting member 311 and the seating member 313.

As an example, the shaft member connecting the tilting member 311 and the seating member 313 may be inserted to also penetrate the support member 312.

That is, the shaft member can penetrate the support member 312, the seating member 313, and the tilting member 311 at the same time.

Accordingly, the tilting member 311 can rotate with a portion of the tilting member 311 inserted into the seating member 313 with the shaft member as an axis and supported by the support member 312.

In addition, since the tilting member 311 and the seating member 313 are fixed by the support member 312, the tilting member 311 can be tilted only when a certain force is applied.

As an example, the tilting member 311, the support member 312, and the seating member 313 may be made of a flexible material. However, the ductility of the material forming the seating member 313 may be greater than the ductility of the material forming the tilting member 311 and the support member 312. That is, the seating member 313 may be deformed more than the tilting member 311 and the support member 312.

As a specific example, the tilting member 311 and the support member 312 may be formed of a material containing nylon, and the seating member 313 may be formed of a material containing silicon.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, when the seating member 313 is coupled to surround the tilting member 311, the seating member 313 can be coupled to be in close contact with the rotation area 3112 of the tilting member 311. there is. That is, the seating member 313 may be coupled to the tilting member 311 in close contact with its shape while being deformed, and accordingly, the tilting member 311 can be tilted only when a force of a certain magnitude or more is applied.

A power shaft insertion portion 320 may be formed at the bottom of the power transmission unit 300. The power shaft insertion part 320 may be a part connected to the power generation unit 400.

The power transmission unit 300 may include a through hole 321 into which a power shaft, which will be described later, is inserted.

Accordingly, the power transmission unit 300 may extend from the power shaft insertion portion 320 to the outside of the main body 100.

The power generation unit 400 may be a means for generating power to provide a massage to the user's body. For example, the power transmission unit 300 may generate vibration to provide a massage to the user's body.

The power generation unit 400 may include at least one power shaft. For example, the power generation unit 400 may include a power shaft extending to both sides. The power shaft may be inserted into the through hole 321 formed in the power shaft insertion portion 320.

Accordingly, the vibration generated in the power generation unit 400 may be transmitted to the power shaft insertion unit 320 through the power shaft, and thereby the vibration may be transmitted to the tilting unit 310 and the massage unit 200.

At this time, since the power generation unit 400 is disposed inside the main body 100, the power shaft insertion portion 320 is formed to extend toward the inside of the main body 100.

As an alternative embodiment, power generating unit 400 may be covered by at least one case. At this time, the fixing part 330 may be a means of fixing the power transmission unit 300 to be firmly fixed to the case.

That is, the power transmission unit 300 is connected to the power generation unit 400 through the power shaft insertion part 320, and when it is fixed to the power generation unit 400 only through the power shaft insertion part 320, the coupling force is weak. do. Accordingly, the power transmission unit 300 can be fixed to the case covering the power generation unit 400 through the fixing part 330, and thereby the power transmission unit 300 can be firmly fixed.

As an example, the fixing part 330 may be made of a flexible material, for example, a material containing silicon. Accordingly, the fixing part 330 may vibrate together with the case covering the power generation unit 400 when vibration is transmitted from the power shaft insertion part 320, and damage due to vibration can be prevented.

As an example, the power shaft insertion portion 320 may be made of a soft material, for example, a material containing nylon. Since the power shaft of the power generation unit 400 is inserted into the power shaft insertion portion 320, when the power shaft vibrates, the vibration is transmitted to the power shaft insertion portion 320. Accordingly, the power shaft insertion portion 320 is made of a ductile material and may not be worn even if the power shaft vibrates within the through hole 321. In addition, even when the power shaft insertion part 320 vibrates, it may not be worn due to friction with the fixing part 330 or the support member 312 connected thereto, and durability may be improved.

Hereinafter, the length and relative positions of each component of the massage device 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 10.

As an example, the vertical distance (h1) from the mounting portion 210 to the power shaft may be 100 to 200 mm, and preferably 135 to 165 mm.

If the vertical distance (h1) from the mounting unit 210 to the power shaft is less than 100 mm, the vibration generated from the power generation unit 400 may be excessively transmitted to the user's body, causing a problem that may cause pain to the user. there is.

Therefore, when the vertical distance (h1) from the mounting portion 210 to the power shaft is greater than 100 mm, the vibration generated from the power generating unit 400 can be appropriately transmitted to the user's body, and preferably the mounting portion ( If the vertical distance (h1) from 210) to the power shaft is greater than 135 mm, vibration massage can be efficiently provided without causing pain to the user's body.

If the vertical distance h1 from the mounting portion 210 to the power shaft is greater than 200 mm, a problem may occur in which the vibration generated by the power generation unit 400 to provide massage to the user's body becomes excessively large. In this case, excessively large vibrations may be generated, which may cause problems such as noise and excessive vibration being transmitted to the floor.

Therefore, when the vertical distance (h1) from the mounting portion 210 to the power shaft is less than 200 mm, a massage can be efficiently provided to the user's body while generating minimal noise and vibration. Preferably, the mounting portion 210 ), if the distance (h1) from the power shaft is less than 165mm, massage can be efficiently provided to the user's body while minimizing noise and vibration.

Figure 15 is a diagram for explaining the connection structure of the support member, fixing part, and power shaft insertion part of Figure 11.

Figure 15 is a diagram for explaining the connection structure of the support member, fixing part, and power shaft insertion part of Figure 11.

Referring to FIG. 15, a protrusion 322 may be formed on one side of the power shaft insertion portion 320. For example, the protrusion 322 may be formed to extend in a shape having a length at the top of the power shaft insertion portion 320 with reference to FIG. 15 .

At least a portion of the protrusion 322 may be inserted into the tilting portion 310 .

In one embodiment, the protrusion 322 may penetrate the fixing part 330, and at least part of the protrusion 322 may be inserted into the lower side of the support member 312. Accordingly, the support member 312, the fixing part 330, and the power shaft insertion part 320 can be arranged in order and connected to each other. Accordingly, the vibration generated from the power generation unit 400 may be transmitted to the massage unit 200 through the support member 312.

To this end, a hole through which the protrusion 322 penetrates may be formed in the fixing part 330. At this time, the length of the hole formed in the fixing part 330 is shorter than the length of the protrusion 322, so that the protrusion 322 can completely penetrate the hole.

Additionally, a groove into which the protrusion 322 is inserted may be formed on the lower side of the support member 312. As a result, the protrusion 322 can be at least partially inserted into the groove formed on the lower side of the support member 312 after penetrating the fixing part 330.

The massage device 10 may further include a connecting member connecting at least two of the tilting unit 310, the fixing unit 330, and the power shaft insertion unit 320 to each other. For example, the connecting member may be a member such as a screw, nail, pin, or bolt that is formed into a shape having a length.

As one embodiment, one end of the connecting member may be at least partially inserted into the tilting portion 310, and the other end of the connecting member may be at least partially inserted into the power shaft insertion portion 320. At this time, when the fixing part 330 is disposed between the tilting part 310 and the power shaft insertion part 320, the connecting member may be arranged to penetrate the fixing part 330. Specifically, at least one end of the connecting member may be inserted into the lower side of the support member 312 of the tilting unit 310.

For this purpose, a groove for inserting the connecting member may be formed in the power shaft insertion portion 320, a hole through which the connecting member may be formed in the fixing portion 330, and a hole through which the connecting member may penetrate may be formed on the lower side of the support member 312. A groove for inserting the connecting member may be formed.

Accordingly, the support member 312, the fixing part 330, and the power shaft insertion part 320 are coupled in order, and the connecting member is the support member 312, the fixing part 330, and the power shaft insertion part 320. can be interpolated vertically based on FIG. 15 to connect and fix each other.

As an optional embodiment, a plurality of connecting members may be provided. In this case, a plurality of connecting members may be disposed along the circumference of the protrusion 322 of the power shaft insertion portion 320.

For this purpose, a plurality of grooves for inserting the connecting member may be formed in the power shaft insertion portion 320 along the circumference of the protruding portion 322, and a hole through which the connecting member penetrates may be formed in the fixing portion 330 of the protruding portion 322. ) may be formed along the circumference of the hole through which a plurality of grooves are formed, and a plurality of grooves for inserting the connecting member may be formed on the lower side of the support member 312 along the circumference of the groove into which the protrusion 322 is inserted.

Through the connection of these connecting members, the durability of the power shaft insertion portion 320 and the fixing portion 330 can be greatly improved, and the connection between the tilting portion 310 and the power shaft insertion portion 320 is strengthened to generate power. Vibration generated by the unit 400 can be transmitted efficiently.

That is, in the case where there is no connecting member, the protrusion 322 penetrates the fixing part 330 due to vibration and continues to vibrate while inserted into the support member 312, causing a problem of wear of the protrusion 322. do. When the protrusion 322 is worn out due to continuous vibration, a space is gradually created between the hole of the fixing part 330 and the protrusion 322, which causes unnecessary vibration and shaking of the massage device 10 and provides efficient massage to the user. It is not possible to provide this, and furthermore, it generates a lot of noise or vibration.

On the other hand, when the connecting member connects the power shaft insertion part 320, the fixing part 330, and the support member 312 in the vertical direction, even if vibration occurs, the relative positions between them remain unchanged and vibrate as one unit, so that the protrusion Wear of (322) does not occur. Accordingly, the durability of the power shaft insertion part 320 and the fixing part 330 can be greatly improved.

FIG. 16 is a diagram schematically showing the vibration damping unit 500, and FIG. 17 is a transparent diagram showing the body portion 510 of FIG. 16. FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of A of FIG. 17, and FIG. 19 is a view to explain how the first damper member 521 and the second damper member 526 of FIG. 18 are combined.

16 to 19, the massage device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a vibration damping unit 500.

The vibration attenuation unit 500 may be a means of attenuating vibration and noise generated from the massage device 10.

Since the massage device 10 according to the present invention includes a power generation unit 400 that generates vibration, noise and vibration are generated. In particular, in a two-story house such as an apartment, if vibration-generating items are used on the floor without attenuating the vibration, the problem occurs that the generated vibration is transmitted to the lower floor.

In addition, when vibration occurs, noise is inevitably generated. If this noise is strong and continuous, a problem arises in which the user cannot receive a massage comfortably.

Accordingly, the vibration attenuation unit 500 can attenuate vibration and noise generated from the power generation unit 400.

To this end, the vibration attenuation unit 500 may include a body portion 510 that covers the power generation unit 400 and a damper unit 520 disposed on the body portion 510 to attenuate noise and vibration.

The body portion 510 is provided with an internal space 511 inside, and a power generation unit 400 may be disposed in the internal space 511. The damper unit 520 is connected to the body portion 510 and can attenuate noise and vibration. Therefore, when the power generation unit 400 generates vibration within the body portion 510, part of this vibration may be transmitted to the body portion 510, and the vibration transmitted to the body portion 510 may be transmitted to the damper unit 520. ) is attenuated.

In one embodiment, the power shaft may be arranged to be spaced apart from the inner bottom surface of the body portion 510.

As described above, the power shaft is inserted into the power shaft insertion unit 320, and the vibration generated from the power generation unit 400 is transmitted to the power shaft insertion unit 320 through the power shaft, so the power shaft insertion unit 320 A portion of the lower part of the power shaft must also be formed to surround the power shaft. In addition, when the power shaft and the power shaft insertion portion 320 are arranged to be spaced apart from the inner lowest end surface of the body portion 510 by a predetermined distance, vibration is not directly transmitted to the body portion 510, thereby reducing noise and vibration. You can do it.

As an example, referring again to FIG. 10, the distance (h2) from the power shaft to the innermost cross-section of the body portion 510 may be 65 to 85 mm.

If the distance (h2) from the power shaft to the inner lowest end surface of the body portion 510 is less than 65 mm, the power shaft insertion portion 320 is formed to have a relatively thin diameter, which may cause a problem of reduced durability. In addition, when the distance (h2) from the power shaft to the inner lowest end surface of the body portion 510 is less than 65 mm, the power shaft insertion portion 320 becomes close to the inner lowest end surface of the body portion 510, thereby reducing noise and vibration. It can happen a lot.

Therefore, the distance (h2) from the power shaft to the inner lowest end surface of the body portion 510 is formed to be greater than 65 mm, thereby improving the durability of the power shaft insertion portion 320 and reducing noise and vibration generated. There is an effect.

If the distance (h2) from the power shaft to the innermost cross-section of the body 510 is greater than 85 mm, the size of the body 510 is increased to reduce noise and vibration, and in this case, the user has to place the body on it. It can be difficult. In other words, a problem may arise where the user must receive a massage in an uncomfortable position.

Accordingly, the distance h2 from the power shaft to the inner lowest end surface of the body 510 is made smaller than 85 mm, so that the massage device 10 can be manufactured with a height suitable for the user's body.

At this time, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the body portion 510 may have a groove formed on the upper side through which the power transmission unit 300 passes. Accordingly, the vibration generated in the power generation unit 400 can be transmitted to the power transmission unit 300 without attenuation, and the vibration transmitted to the body portion 510 can be attenuated by the damper unit 520.

As one embodiment, the body portion 510 may be disposed inside the housing 110 of the main body 100, and the bottom of the body portion 510 may be disposed to be spaced apart from the bottom surface of the housing 110. . Accordingly, even if vibration occurs in the power generation unit 400, the vibration is directly transmitted to the main body 100, thereby preventing the main body 100 itself from vibrating too much.

As an example, referring again to FIG. 10, the vertical distance h4 from the bottom of the body 510 to the inner bottom of the housing 110 may be 10 to 30 mm.

If the vertical distance (h4) from the bottom of the body 510 to the inner bottom of the housing 110 is less than 10 mm, the vibration generated from the power generation unit 400 may be directly transmitted to the housing 110, In this case, problems with excessively loud noise and vibration may occur.

Therefore, the vertical distance (h4) from the bottom of the body 510 to the inner bottom of the housing 110 is formed to be greater than 10 mm, so that relatively less vibration generated from the power generation unit 400 is transmitted to the housing 110. It can be.

If the vertical distance (h4) from the bottom of the body 510 to the inner bottom of the housing 110 is greater than 30 mm, the size of the housing 110 is increased to reduce noise and vibration, and in this case, the user It may be difficult to hold the body. In other words, a problem may arise where the user must receive a massage in an uncomfortable position.

Accordingly, the vertical distance h4 from the bottom of the body 510 to the inner bottom of the housing 110 is made smaller than 30 mm, so that the massage device 10 can be manufactured with a height suitable for the user's body.

In one embodiment, the housing 110 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the floor.

For example, leg portions 130 extending toward the bottom may be formed on the bottom of the housing 110, and thereby the housing 110 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the bottom.

As a specific example, the bottom of the housing 110 may be spaced apart from the bottom by a distance of 10 to 65 mm, and preferably, may be spaced apart from the bottom by a distance of 35 to 45 mm. That is, the vertical distance (h3) from the bottom of the housing 110 to the bottom may be 10 to 65 mm, and preferably 35 to 45 mm.

If the vertical distance (h3) from the bottom of the housing 110 to the floor is less than 10 mm, the vibration generated by the massage device 10 may be transmitted to the floor, causing excessive noise or vibration. .

Therefore, when the vertical distance (h3) from the bottom of the housing 110 to the floor is greater than 10 mm, relatively little vibration generated by the massage device 10 can be transmitted to the floor, so noise and vibration can be reduced. , Preferably, when the vertical distance (h3) from the bottom of the housing 110 to the floor is 35 mm or more, the vibration transmitted to the floor can be further reduced.

If the vertical distance (h3) from the bottom of the housing 110 to the floor is greater than 65 mm, the height of the massage device 10 must be increased to reduce noise or vibration transmitted to the floor, so that the user's body may not be suitable for .

Therefore, when the vertical distance (h3) from the bottom of the housing 110 to the bottom is smaller than 65 mm, the massage device 10 can be manufactured with a height suitable for the user's body, and preferably the housing 110 ) The vertical distance (h3) from the bottom surface to the floor surface is formed to be less than 43 mm, so that the massage device 10 suitable for the body can be manufactured so that the user can easily place the body.

As an example, at least a portion of the damper unit 520 may be made of an elastic material. Accordingly, the vibration applied to the damper unit 520 is consumed by changing the elastic portion of the damper unit 520. That is, the damper unit 520 cushions and attenuates the vibration generated by the power generation unit 400 due to its elastic material.

In one embodiment, a plurality of damper units 520 may be arranged. Specifically, a plurality of damper units 520 may be arranged along the circumference of the body portion 510 .

Accordingly, the vibration transmitted to the body portion 510 can be uniformly and efficiently attenuated by the damper unit 520 disposed at each position.

That is, when only one damper unit 520 is placed at a specific location, vibration transmitted to a place close to where the damper unit 520 is located is easily attenuated, but vibration transmitted to a place far from where the damper unit 520 is located is easily damped. There is a problem that it is difficult to attenuate.

Accordingly, when a plurality of damper units 520 are disposed along the circumference of the body portion 510, vibration transmitted to the body portion 510 can be uniformly attenuated as a whole.

As an example, the damper unit 520 may include a first damper member 521 that is formed to have a length. At this time, the first damper member 521 may be formed to extend in a direction away from the body portion 510.

As an optional embodiment, a plurality of first damper members 521 may be arranged.

Accordingly, the first damper member 521 can attenuate vibration while expanding and contracting in the longitudinal direction due to the vibration transmitted to the body portion 510. That is, the first damper member 521 may be formed of an elastic material. At this time, the first damper member 521 may be made of rubber, but is not limited thereto.

Additionally, by arranging a plurality of first damper members 521, vibration can be greatly attenuated. That is, since the plurality of first damper members 521 simultaneously attenuate vibration, the vibration transmitted to the body portion 510 can be efficiently attenuated by the first damper members 521.

The damper unit 520 may further include a second damper member 526. The second damper member 526 may be a means for fixing the first damper member 521.

In order for the first damper member 521 to attenuate vibration as described above, one side of the first damper member 521 must be fixed to the body portion 510 and the other side must be fixed at a different position. Accordingly, the second damper member 526 is connected to the first damper member 521 and may also be connected to the main body 100. Accordingly, some of the vibration transmitted from the body portion 510 to the first damper member 521 is attenuated, and the remaining vibration is transmitted to the entire body 100 through the second damper member 526. At this time, most of the vibration is attenuated through the first damper member 521, and the remaining vibration is not concentrated in a specific area but is distributed throughout the main body 100, so the vibration is further weakened.

As described above, one side of the first damper member 521 may be connected to the body portion 510, and the other side may be connected to the second damper member 526. Specifically, at least a portion of the first damper member 521 may be inserted and fixed inside the body portion 510.

To this end, the first damper member 521 may include a first connection portion 5211 and a second connection portion 5212. Specifically, a first connection portion 5211 may be formed at one end of the first damper member 521, and a second connection portion 5212 may be formed at the other end. In addition, the first damper member 521 includes a first fixing portion 522, a second fixing portion 523, a third fixing portion 524, and a fourth fixing portion sequentially arranged from one end of the first damper member 521. It may include a fixing portion 525.

That is, the first fixing portion 522 may have an area disposed at one end of the first damper member 521. The second fixing part 523 may be disposed inside the first fixing part 522 and have an area. The portion of the first damper member 521 adjacent to the first fixing portion 522 with the second fixing portion 523 as the boundary becomes the first connection portion 5211. The third fixing portion 524 may have an area disposed inside the second fixing portion 523 . The portion of the first damper member 521 located farther from the second fixing portion 523, bordering the third fixing portion 524, becomes the second connecting portion 5212. The fourth fixing portion 525 may have an area disposed at the other end of the first damper member 521.

Referring again to FIGS. 18 and 19 , the first connection portion 5211 may be inserted into the body portion 510 . That is, the first connection portion 5211 is inserted into the body portion 510. At this time, since the first fixing portion 522 has a width, when the first connecting portion 5211 is inserted into the body portion 510, the damper unit 520 is prevented from being separated from the body portion 510. You can.

Additionally, the second connection portion 5212 may be inserted into the second damper member 526. That is, the second connection portion 5212 is inserted into one side of the second damper member 526. At this time, since the fourth fixing portion 525 has a wide area, when the second connecting portion 5212 is inserted into the second damper member 526, the first damper member 521 is connected to the second damper member 526. It can be prevented from escaping.

As an optional embodiment, a connection groove 5261 into which the first damper member 521 is inserted may be formed in the second damper member 526. The first damper member 521 is formed to extend to have a length and may be disposed in plural pieces, so in this case, the connection groove 5261 is formed in a shape corresponding to the plurality of first damper members 521 and is formed on the second damper member 526. ), the first damper member 521 and the second damper member 526 can be stably coupled.

In this way, the first damper member 521 is firmly inserted and fixed into the body portion 510 and the second damper member 526, so even if vibration is generated by the power generation unit 400, the first damper member 521 ) does not come off easily.

As such, the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, but these are merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom. . Therefore, the true scope of technical protection of the present invention should be determined by the technical spirit of the attached patent claims.

Specific implementations described in the embodiments are examples and do not limit the scope of the embodiments in any way. For the sake of brevity of the specification, descriptions of conventional electronic components, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of the systems may be omitted. In addition, the connections or connection members of lines between components shown in the drawings exemplify functional connections and/or physical or circuit connections, and in actual devices, various functional connections or physical connections may be replaced or added. Can be represented as connections, or circuit connections. Additionally, if there is no specific mention such as “essential,” “important,” etc., it may not be a necessary component for the application of the present invention.

In the specification of the embodiment (particularly in the claims), the use of the term “above” and similar referential terms may refer to both the singular and the plural. In addition, when a range is described in an example, the invention includes the application of individual values within the range (unless there is a statement to the contrary), and is the same as describing each individual value constituting the range in the detailed description. . Lastly, unless the order of the steps constituting the method according to the embodiment is clearly stated or there is no description to the contrary, the steps may be performed in an appropriate order. The embodiments are not necessarily limited by the order of description of the steps above. The use of any examples or illustrative terms (e.g., etc.) in the embodiments is merely for describing the embodiments in detail, and unless limited by the claims, the scope of the embodiments is not limited by the examples or illustrative terms. That is not the case. Additionally, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications, combinations and changes may be made depending on design conditions and factors within the scope of the appended claims or their equivalents.

10: Massage device
100: body
200: Massage unit
210: Holder
220: connection part
300: Power transmission unit
400: Power generation unit

Claims (4)

main body;
a power generation unit disposed inside the main body to generate power;
a pair of power transmission units connected to the power generation unit and extending to the outside of the main body;
a massage unit including a connection part disposed on one side of the power transmission unit, a mounting part detachably coupled to the connection part and rotatable while coupled to the connection part; and
A massage device including; a vibration attenuation unit for attenuating noise and vibration generated from the power generation unit. According to paragraph 1,
The power generation unit is,
It includes a power shaft extending to both sides,
The power transmission unit is,
A massage device comprising a power shaft insertion portion having a through hole into which the power shaft is inserted. According to paragraph 1,
The power transmission unit is,
A massage device comprising; a tilting unit including a tilting member to which the massage unit is connected and fixed and capable of tilting by an applied force. According to paragraph 1,
The vibration damping unit is,
a body portion covering the power generation unit; and
A massage device including; a damper unit disposed on the body to attenuate noise and vibration.