KR100839125B1 - Foot massager - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a foot massager, and more particularly, to a foot massager having excellent fatigue recovery by effectively stimulating not only the front part of the foot but also the heel, the main body; A first massage part and a second massage part which are installed to be spaced apart in the front-rear direction of the main body and are free to rotate; And a driving means for driving the first massage part and the second massage part, so that the first massage part and the second massage part installed in the main body, as well as the front part of the foot of the body, as well as the heel and the bottom surface thereof. By effectively massaging the body has an excellent effect on fatigue recovery for the entire foot of the user.

In addition, by forming each kneading portion inclined at a predetermined angle, the user can sit comfortably on the chair and feel the massage effect naturally.

Description

Foot massager {massage machine for feet}

1 is a perspective view showing a conventional foot massager.

2 is a perspective view showing a foot massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a perspective view illustrating a first massage part and a second massage part of FIG. 2.

4 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 2.

5 is a cross-sectional view of the first massage part of the foot massager according to the embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a cross-sectional view of a second massage part of the foot massager according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the foot massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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100 ... Main unit 200A ... First massage part

200B ... second massage part 210 ... first kneading part

220 ... second kneading part 230 ... third kneading part

240 ... 4 kneading parts 1000 ... foot massager

The present invention relates to a foot massager, and more particularly, to a foot massager having excellent fatigue recovery by effectively stimulating not only the front part of the foot but also the heel.

For a long time, the foot is known to represent organs inside the body, and is directly connected to the organs of the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and so on, thereby stimulating or massaging certain parts of the body. It is known to promote.

In particular, in the modern society, the foot that is frequently pressed by the upright walking becomes tired easily, and thus the need for foot massage becomes greater.

Accordingly, a foot care clinic has emerged and various foot massage or acupressure instruments are on the market. Representative apparatus for massaging the foot includes a foot massager, a massage chair having a function of kneading the feet and legs at the same time.

In particular, a foot massager that directly stimulates acupuncture points distributed on the sides and soles of the foot to promote blood circulation has been known to greatly assist in fatigue recovery, and various types of foot massagers have been developed for massaging the feet. The representative structure thereof is disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2004-0025082 (hereinafter referred to as "prior art").

Hereinafter, the configuration of the foot massager 1 according to the prior art with reference to the accompanying Figure 1 will be described.

As shown, the foot massager 1 according to the prior art, the main body 10, a pair of kneading portion 30 is provided on the main body 10, the inside of each of the kneading portion 30 It consists of the acupressure part 40 provided.

In detail, the foot massager 1 includes a drive shaft 8 connected to a drive motor installed in the main body 10 and supported in the lateral direction, and a pair of rotating inclination plates installed at predetermined intervals on the drive shaft 8. 34), the kneading plates 31 and 32 coupled to the rotation tilt plate 34 and having a plurality of protrusions, the kneading protrusions 33 formed on the kneading plates 31 and 32, and the drive shaft 8 Composed to the pressure portion 40 is installed between the kneading plate (31,32).

The conventional foot massager 1 is composed of a pair of kneading parts 30 for massaging the user's foot, which is limited to the front part of the user's foot and the bottom surface thereof and can press the heel to massage the foot. There was no problem.

In addition, when the foot massager 1 is operated, when the pair of kneading parts 30 rotate to start to press the user's foot, the user's feet are not fixed and are pushed in the rotation progress direction of the kneading part 30. Due to excessive force on the foot, there was a problem that can not be massaged in a stable posture.

In addition, there was a problem that the massage efficiency for the front part of the foot is also lowered as the heel that is not supported by the main body 10 is shaken.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to effectively stimulate the heel and the bottom surface of the body as well as the front foot of the foot foot massager excellent in fatigue recovery for the entire foot of the user To provide.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a foot massager that allows the user to sit comfortably on the chair and feel the massage effect naturally.

In order to achieve the above object, the foot massager according to the present invention, the main body; A first massage part and a second massage part which are installed to be spaced apart in the front-rear direction of the main body and are free to rotate; And driving means for driving the first massage part and the second massage part.

Here, the first massage portion forms a first kneading portion and a second kneading portion, a first driving shaft connected to the first kneading portion and the second kneading portion, and a first driving means which is connected to the first driving shaft. The second massage part is formed of a motor, the third massage part and the fourth kneading part, the second driving shaft connected to the third and fourth kneading portion, the driving means connected to the second driving shaft It is characterized by consisting of a second drive motor.

In addition, each of the first kneading portion, the second kneading portion, the third kneading portion, and the fourth kneading portion, each of the inclination bearing having a pair of inclined surfaces spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval and the opposite surfaces are symmetrical to each other; A kneading plate having one surface coupled to an inclined surface of the inclined bearing; A cushion part covering the other surface of the kneading plate and having a plurality of kneading protrusions outward; It is installed between the cushion portion is composed of acupressure portion formed with acupressure protrusions to pressure the heel bottom.

In addition, the first kneading portion and the second kneading portion, and the third kneading portion and the fourth kneading portion is characterized in that the rotation in the opposite direction.

In addition, when viewed in plan view, the inclined surfaces of the inclined bearings of the third kneading portion and the fourth kneading portion are preferably inclined in a direction opposite to the inclined surfaces of the inclined bearings of the first kneading portion and the second kneading portion.

On the other hand, the acupressure unit is preferably formed of a plurality of rotating rollers.

In addition, the main body, when viewed in a plan view, characterized in that the partition portion for partitioning the massaging device installation space in two centered around the center is formed.

In this case, it is preferable that the said partition is formed detachably from the said main body.

The first driving motor may be installed between the first kneading part and the second kneading part.

In addition, the size of the third kneading portion and the fourth kneading portion is characterized in that smaller than the diameter of the first kneading portion and the second kneading portion.

In addition, the main body is characterized in that the infrared lamp is formed to enable the heat treatment.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying Figures 2 to 6 will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

2 to 4, the foot massager 1000 according to the present invention, by massaging the heel and heel of the foot at the same time, largely spaced apart in the front and rear direction of the main body 100 and the main body 100 The first massage part 200A and the second massage part 200B which are installed and free to rotate, and the driving means W for driving the first massage part 200A and the second massage part 200B are provided.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, the main body 100 is made of plastic, which is a synthetic resin, and a massage installation space 101 to allow the first massage part 200A and the second massage part 200B to be installed. ) Is formed, and fixed bearings 111 and 112 having different sizes are installed around the inner surface of the main body 100 in which the massage installation space 101 is formed.

And, when viewed from the side, the main body 100 is preferably formed to be gradually inclined upward from the front to the rear.

In addition, the main body 100, when viewed in a plan view, it is preferable that the partition portion 110 for partitioning the massage installation space portion 101 in two centered around the center is formed. That is, the partition 110 acts as a wife so that the user's left and right feet can be accurately placed on the first massage part 200A and the second massage part 200B, and the first massage part 200A. Covers the first drive motor 400 to be described later to drive the serves to protect.

In addition, the partition 110 is preferably formed detachably from the body (100).

In addition, an infrared lamp 120 capable of thermal treatment of the foot is formed on the front side of the massage installation space 101 of the main body 100, the first massage portion (200A), the first on the upper surface of the main body 100 The second massage unit 200B and the control panel unit 130 electrically connected to and controlled by the infrared lamp 120 are formed.

Meanwhile, the first massage part 200A and the second massage part 200B, which are characteristic components of the present invention, will be described below.

First, as shown in FIG. 5, the first massage part 200A includes a first kneading part 210 and a second kneading part 220, and the first kneading part 210 and the second kneading part 210 are formed. The first driving shaft 300 is connected to the kneading portion 220, and the first driving motor 400 is a driving means (W) connected to the first driving shaft (300).

Here, the first drive shaft 300 is to rotate the first massage portion 200A, both ends of the first drive shaft 300 is horizontal to the fixed bearing 111 installed in the main body 100 described above. It is held in support and can be rotated.

In addition, the first driving motor 400 serves to transfer the rotational power using the electric energy to the first driving shaft 300, the first kneading portion 210 and the second kneading portion 220 It is preferably located between, but is installed below the partition 110 of the main body 100 (see Fig. 4).

In addition, each of the first kneading portion 210 and the second kneading portion 220 is composed of a pair of inclined bearing 250, kneading plate 260, cushion portion 270 and acupressure portion 280 do.

Specifically, the pair of inclined bearings 250 are spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals by being inserted into the first driving shaft 300, and the facing surfaces form the inclined surfaces 251, but the inclined surfaces are symmetrical to each other. It is preferable that this be formed.

In addition, each of the kneading plate 260 is made of a circular plastic plate, the center is formed with a coupling groove 261 is coupled to the inclined bearing 250. That is, each of the kneading plate 260 is coupled to one side close to the inclined surface 251 of the inclined bearing 250 through the coupling groove 261 and has the same inclination angle as the inclined surface 251 and at the same time the user rotates Stimulates the side of the foot.

In addition, the inner surface of each of the kneading plate 260 is formed with a first kneading protrusion 262 at regular intervals along the circumference of the circle, the first kneading protrusion 262 is preferably formed in a hemispherical shape. .

Of course, the first kneading protrusion 262 may be manufactured in various shapes in addition to the hemispherical shape.

On the other hand, the cushion portion 270 is made of a rubber material of a synthetic resin rich in elasticity, has a shape that can cover the other side of each of the kneading plate 260, a plurality of agents of each of the kneading plate 260 It is preferable that a second kneading protrusion 273 is formed to correspond to the one kneading protrusion 262.

In this case, the second kneading protrusion 273 includes a fitting portion 271 that fits closely to the outer diameter of the first kneading protrusion 262 and a vacuum portion 272 having a predetermined extended space from the fitting portion 271. ) Is formed. That is, the cushion part 270 having the second kneading protrusions 273 has a first kneading formed on each of the kneading plates 260 when each of the kneading plates 260 rotates to press the user's foot side. By performing a buffer function without causing pain from the protrusion 262, it is to play a substantial kneading role.

In addition, the acupressure unit 280 is installed between each pair of the kneading plate 260 is formed with acupressure protrusions 281 that can press the bottom surface of the user's foot, the rotary coupling plate 282 It is preferable that the rotary coupling plate 282 is composed of a plurality of rotary rollers 283 installed between.

Here, the rotary roller 283 is a cylindrical shape manufactured to the required length, the outer surface is formed with acupressure protrusions 281 protruding side by side at regular intervals to the outside.

In addition, a screw fastening hole 284 is formed at the inner center of the rotary roller 283 to be fixed between the rotary coupling plates 282.

In addition, the cover 500 is made of antimicrobial treated textile paper that finally wraps the first massage portion 200A and the second massage portion 200B to be described later (see FIG. 1).

On the other hand, the second massage part 200B which is a characteristic component of the present invention will be described.

First, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the second massage part 200B includes a third kneading part 230 and a fourth kneading part 240, and the third kneading part 230 and the fourth kneading part 230 and the fourth kneading part 230 and fourth. The second driving shaft 300 ′ connected to the kneading part 240 and the second driving motor 400 ′, which is a driving means W connected to the second driving shaft, are included.

Here, the second driving shaft 300 'is to rotate the second massage part 200B, and both ends of the second driving shaft 300' are fixed to the fixed bearing 112 installed in the main body 100 described above. It can be supported and rotated while being level.

In addition, the second driving motor 400 ′ serves to transfer rotational power using electric energy to the second driving shaft 300 ′, and is preferably installed at one side of the main body 100. .

In addition, since the third kneading portion 230 and the fourth kneading portion 240 are the same as those of the first kneading portion 210 and the second kneading portion 220 described above, the same reference numerals are used to describe the same. Is omitted.

However, the size of the third kneading part 230 and the fourth kneading part 240 constituting the second massage part 200B is the first kneading part 210 and the first massage part 200A of the above-described first massage part 200A. It is preferable to be manufactured in a size smaller than the diameter of the two kneading portion 220.

In addition, the inclined surface 251 of the inclined bearing 250 of the third kneading portion 230 and the fourth kneading portion 240 is an inclined bearing (1) of the first kneading portion 210 and the second kneading portion 220 ( It is preferable to be inclined in the opposite direction to the inclined surface 251 of 250.

Hereinafter, the operation of the foot massager 1000 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

First, the user presses the control panel 130 formed on the massager main body 100 while the feet are placed on the first massage part 200A and the second massage part 200B while sitting on a chair. When the first drive motor 400 and the second drive motor 400 'is operated and each drive shaft 300 and 300' connected thereto rotates each of the kneading parts coupled around the drive shafts 300 and 300 '. 210, 220, 230, 240 will rotate.

Here, the kneading plate 260 of each kneading portion (210,220,230,240) is installed to be inclined by the inclined bearing 250 is rotated while the interval is narrowed and widened each time the drive shaft (300,300 ') is rotated. .

In addition, since the acupressure part 280 for pressing the bottom surface of the foot is installed between the kneading parts 210, 220, 230, and 240, respectively, the protrusions 281 of the acupressure roller 280 each time the drive shafts 300, 300 ′ rotate. ) Will stimulate the soles and acupressure.

At this time, the rotation direction of the first kneading portion 210 and the second kneading portion 220 is rotated toward the third kneading portion 230 and the fourth kneading portion 240, the third kneading portion 230 And it is preferable that the rotation direction of the fourth kneading part 240 rotates toward the first kneading part 210 and the second kneading part 220. In addition, the rotation direction of the first kneading portion 210 and the second kneading portion 220 may rotate to the outside of the main body 100.

Thus, the first kneading portion 210 and the second kneading portion 220 is rotated in a direction opposite to the third kneading portion 230 and the fourth kneading portion 240 so that the user's foot is outside from the main body 100. Because it does not deviate toward the side can be massaged in a comfortable state.

According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, the first massage portion and the second massage portion installed in the main body effectively massage not only the front part of the body but also the heel and the bottom surface of the body to the entire foot of the user. Excellent effect on fatigue.

In addition, by forming each kneading portion inclined at a predetermined angle, the user can sit comfortably on the chair and feel the massage effect naturally.

In addition, since the rotational directions of the first massage part and the second massage part are reversed, the user's two feet are not separated so that a comfortable massage is possible.

In addition, the second massage portion is formed smaller in size than the first massage is possible to massage the user or children smaller than the average size of the foot of the body.

And, there is an advantage to prevent and manage the callus that may be generated on the heel by the second massage portion.

Claims (11)

main body; A first massage part and a second massage part which are installed to be spaced apart in the front-rear direction of the main body and are free to rotate; And And driving means for driving the first massage part and the second massage part, The first massage part forms a first kneading part and a second kneading part, the first driving shaft being connected to the first kneading part and the second kneading part, and a first driving motor which is driving means connected to the first driving shaft. Composed of, The second massage part includes a third kneading part and a fourth kneading part, and includes a second driving shaft connected to the third kneading part and the fourth kneading part, and a second driving motor which is driving means connected to the second driving shaft. But Each of the first kneading portion, the second kneading portion, the third kneading portion, and the fourth kneading portion, An inclined bearing having a pair of inclined surfaces spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals and opposite surfaces thereof are symmetric to each other; A kneading plate having one surface coupled to an inclined surface of the inclined bearing; A cushion part covering the other surface of the kneading plate and having a plurality of kneading protrusions outward; Foot massager is installed between the cushioning portion is composed of acupressure portion formed with acupressure projections to pressure the heel bottom. delete delete The method of claim 1, And the first kneading portion and the second kneading portion, and the third kneading portion and the fourth kneading portion rotate in opposite directions. The method of claim 4, wherein When viewed in plan view, the inclined surface of the inclined bearing of the third kneading portion and the fourth kneading portion is inclined in a direction opposite to the inclined surfaces of the inclined bearing of the first kneading portion and the second kneading portion. The method according to any one of claims 1, 4, and 5, The shiatsu part foot drinker, characterized in that formed by a plurality of rotating rollers. The method according to any one of claims 1, 4, and 5, The main body, when viewed in a plane, the foot massager, characterized in that the partition portion is formed to partition the massage device installation space in two centered around the center. The method of claim 7, wherein The partition is characterized in that the foot massager is formed detachably from the body. The method according to any one of claims 1, 4, and 5, The first driving motor is a foot massager, characterized in that installed between the first kneading portion and the second kneading portion. The method according to any one of claims 1, 4, and 5, Foot massage device characterized in that the size of the third kneading portion and the fourth kneading portion is smaller than the diameter of the first kneading portion and the second kneading portion. The method according to any one of claims 1, 4, and 5, Foot massage device characterized in that the body is formed with an infrared lamp to enable heat treatment.

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