DE8435747U1 - MASSAGE HAND DEVICE - Google Patents

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LV.-lng. H.-J. Brommer

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Handheld massage device

The invention relates to a handheld massage device (according to the preamble of the Fn% rHfct claims 1 * in • In a known device of this type, the housing is shaped as a cylindrical box from which the side, ! a fixed handle-like handle protrudes at right angles. At the distal end of the handle there are two

»Attached at right angles protruding pegs, j

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This device has the disadvantage that its grip areas allow only a few different types of handling. Also, the device can only be used uncomfortably in certain parts of the body, or too little pressure can be exerted will.

It is the object of the invention, the possible uses a handheld massage device.

This problem is solved by the characteristics described in the characterizing part of claim 1. Depending on the treatment desired by the masseur, he can change his device in an advantageous manner, see above that he becomes less tired or the treatment becomes more effective.

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Further favorable embodiments of the invention are and defined in the further claims.

The invention is explained in the following example with reference to the drawings. Show it:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a handheld massage device with the handle in a normal horizontal position Position, perpendicular to the vertical axis of the housing.

2 shows a side view with a handle pivoted downward by 45 °.

Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the handle and housing connecting and other parts. According to FIGS. 1 and 2, the hand-held massage device eAn has a box-shaped split housing 1 with an attached therein Vibration generator 2, of which, however, only the one leading down to a transfer plate 3 Feet 4 are visible. Opposite each other are above j on the housing 1 also two handles in the form of a stick

and a cross handle 6 attached.

! According to the invention, the handle 5 and the housing are now

j 1 designed in such a way that their mutual position changes

! is derisible. This is achieved by a joint 7

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j horizontal normal position according to FIG. 1 from around the

Angle a in an inclined position according to FIG. 2 downwards

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j types of handling enables what turns out to be more advantageous

Way affects the effectiveness of the massage treatment. Among other things, the massager can be used with the Hand can also only be guided slightly over the body, the transfer plate 3 thanks to the joint 7 clings well to the surface of the body.

Most of the time, however, the transmission of force from the mass

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only required on the part of the body to be treated. For this purpose, a locking device is provided according to the invention, by means of which the handle 5 is held in a vibration-proof manner in the position once it has been assumed. The release takes place by actuation of a trigger pin 8. The Kraftauiübung and safe handling also serve the transverse handles 6 and 9, wherein the former is in strong ring shape, is especially effective close to the housing axis, while the latter _t as is known, at the outer end of the handle grip 5, a Conveys a secure sense of leadership.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is the joint 7 is designed as a hinge, which is why the handle 5 only swivels in the plane of the housing axis can be. This results in a secure lateral guidance of the device on the handle 5. Furthermore, the Locking device, space-saving and well protected against dirt, coaxial in the hinge joint 7 arranged.

Fig. 3 shows the individual parts of this arrangement. The handle 5 is made in two parts and the ends each half of the handle, 10 on the left, 11 on the right, fit next to each other, exactly between the left and right bearings 12 and 13 of the housing 1. As the shaft of the hinge 7 serve two different parts. On the left this is the shaft 14 of the release pin 8, on the right the cylindrical outer surface of the sleeve 15, and both cooperate with corresponding cylindrical bores 16 and 17 in the handle halves 10 and 11. Of the The shaft 14 is also guided in a stepped bore 18 of the left bearing 12, while the sleeve 15 in the hexagonal recess 19 of the right bearing 13 fits.

A square coupling piece 20 has a thread on the

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Dezapfen the release pin 8 matching internal thread and can be inserted into the sleeve 15 together with a coil spring 21. After all, they are both handle halves 10 and 11 are each provided with an opposing hexagonal ring groove 22 and 23, respectively, in each of which half a coupling disk 24 fits. Have sleeve 15 and coupling disk 24 each a prismatic recess 25 and 26, whose star-shaped, same configuration of a figure is determined, which is generated by rotating a square around the center point by 45 °.

The mentioned parts of the locking device as well as the housing and the handles are made of plastic, unless metal is to be selected for some parts for reasons of strength.

During assembly, the handle halves 10 and 11 are first glued together with the coupling disk 24 inserted or screwed. Then the sleeve 15 is inserted into the hexagonal recess 19 of the right bearing 13, then the spring 21, the coupling piece 20 is then pushed into the sleeve and finally the Handle 10, 11 with its hole 17 slipped over it. The assembly is done by joining the housing halves with their bearings 12 and 13 as well as screwing the release pin 8 in the coupling piece 20 ended. Included the two prismatic recesses 25 and 26 must be brought into alignment by pivoting the lever 5 so that the spring 21 can push the coupling piece 20 to the left as far as the left grip half 10.

In this position, the coupling piece 20 within the two recesses 25, 26, the coupling is closed and the handle 5 is rigidly connected to the housing 1.

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If by pressing the release pin 8 the coupling piece 20 moves to the right against the spring pressure, it leaves the recess 26 of the coupling disk 24 in the handle 5 and the latter can be freely pivoted up and down. When released again Release pin 8 pivots the coupling piece to the right again as soon as the handle 5 reaches one of the excellent angular positions 0, +/- 45 °, +/- 90 °. The clutch is closed again and the handle position is rigid.

Deviating from the above example, the invention can be modified in several respects, see above the coupling piece can be designed with instead of square, hexagonal or another configuration corresponding counterparts -. With a corresponding construction of the handle joint 7, e.g. as a ball joint pivoting outside the plane of the housing axis is possible, in which case preferably one Another retaining device is selected, e.g. a friction clutch with screw clamping. It the housing and stem can also be produced in one piece, with a corresponding, again different, Retaining device. Finally, the handle could be telescopically extendable and / or rotatable in itself be designed, in these cases the outer T-handle would be particularly useful. A suitably modified locking device could also be attached to be appropriate.

For the sake of brevity, the above modifications are not described or illustrated in the drawings * Further details that are necessary per se, such as the cable entry, are also made up of the same Reasons not dealt with.

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Claims (8)

Expectations 1. Handheld massage device with the following components: - a vibration generator (2.4) - an associated member (3) for transmitting the vibrations to the person to be massaged parts of the body - A housing (1) for receiving the vibration generator - At least one handle (5,6) attached to the housing for guiding the massage device long since Body part, characterized, that the handle (5) and / or the housing (1) are designed so that their mutual position can be changed is. 2. Apparatus according to claim characterized in that a locking device (8, 14 to 26) is provided is, by means of which the handle (5) can be held in a vibration-proof manner in the position once it has been assumed. 3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the locking device (8,14 to 26) is a has spring element (21) which can be tensioned by finger pressure and a coupling (15, 20, 24) which can be closed by the restoring force of the spring element (21). 4. Apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that the handle (5) in the by a hinge (7) Plane of the housing axis is pivotable, and that the locking device (8,14-26) is coaxial in the Hinge (7) is installed. • ι • * (I I I I ■■■■! ■ · Λ -7 5. Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that for adjusting the handle (5) in stages of 30 °, 45 ° or 60 ° the coupling (15, 20, 24) is constructed as follows: - A sleeve (15) is torsionally rigid, connected to a first bearing (13) of the housing (1) and has a prismatic recess (25) - A coupling disc (24) is torsionally rigid, connected to the handle (5) and has one the same prismatic recess (26) - A square or hexagonal coupling piece (20) is of a release pin (8) or a Helical spring (21) displaceable so that it is either only in one extension (15) or in both (15,24), the configuration of the two prismatic recesses (25,26) is determined by a figure obtained by rotating a square around the center point 45 °, in the case of the square piece (20), or by 60 °, in the case of a hexagonal piece will. 6. Apparatus according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that a handle telescopic in its Position is changeable. 7. Apparatus according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that a stem at its free end has a cross handle (9) formed from two pins protruding on both sides and by rotation is adjustable in its position about its longitudinal axis. 8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the housing (1) opposite the handle, which can be changed in its position • * * * t ι 4 4 * • I · · t t ■ β ■ »·» · eil a · · »* · 'I · ■ · · ■ I IHl (I t t * * If til * ·! · · · · (5) In addition, a fixed T-handle (6) is attached in the form of a ring.