EP0204721A1 - Massage apparatus for the lower extremities of the body. - Google Patents

Massage apparatus for the lower extremities of the body.

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EP0204721A1
EP0204721A1 EP85905491A EP85905491A EP0204721A1 EP 0204721 A1 EP0204721 A1 EP 0204721A1 EP 85905491 A EP85905491 A EP 85905491A EP 85905491 A EP85905491 A EP 85905491A EP 0204721 A1 EP0204721 A1 EP 0204721A1
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Gerhard Sonett Metallmob Hengl
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
    • A61H7/002—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing
    • A61H7/004—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for by rubbing or brushing power-driven, e.g. electrical
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus ; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A61H1/0237—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising for the lower limbs
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    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0254—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with rotary motor
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus ; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
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  • This invention relates to a massage device with preferably two massage elements for massaging the lower extremities of a person, the massage elements being able to be rotated or pivoted relative to a stationary base frame by a motor drive.
  • this massage element can be adapted to the curved shape of the lower extremities. Furthermore, this massage element is to be set by a system of cams into 2-directional, forcibly guided, mutually related vibrations. In addition, the arrangement of this element should be such that the lower extremity to be massaged reaches the entire body in a completely relaxed and natural lying state.
  • a table top is arranged in the base frame, which carries a cylindrical bearing for each of the preferably two pivotable therein, designed as an upwardly open, half-hollow cylinder massage elements, with one on the bottom of each massage element down protruding lever arm is attached, which can be set in a reciprocating movement by a double cam driven by a motor drive via a plunger or a return spring.
  • the table top which forms a structural unit with the bearings, is set into horizontal vibrations in relation to the base frame in the direction of the longitudinal axes of the hollow-cylindrical massage elements by a motor-driven single cam disc and resetting spring elements.
  • FIG. 1 The device in its entirety, the cross-section and the u. 2 Section A - A shows how the device works and the interdependency of the vibrations.
  • FIG. 3 Preferably position of the z. Example massaging lower leg, u. 4 and the entire body to the massager.
  • FIG. 5 The concave massage element, consisting of a mat with flexible, slightly conical, pin-shaped pins and their arrangement with each other.
  • the ⁇ -ager 3 are fixedly connected to the so-called table 7 by the inventor and form a unit.
  • the lever 2 is set by means of a double cam 4 via plunger 5 and return spring 6 in horizontal vibrations which are transferred by the bearing 3 arranged in the form of a segment of a circle into vibrations of the same type in the form of a segment of a circle.
  • the double cam 4 creates good vibration compensation, which makes the table 7 appear almost vibration-free in one direction.
  • the two massage elements 1, are as in FIG. 1 to 3 can be seen, firmly connected to lever 2.
  • Massage elements 1 and lever 2 are designed in the bearings 3, in the present case as roller bearings, the possibility of slide bearings is given, so positively guided that an oscillation adapted to the segment of the circle is made possible.
  • the contact force of the leg to be massaged, FIG. 3 to 5, increases this forced guidance of the vibrations in the bearings 3.
  • the table 7 is as in FIG. 1 u. 2 can be seen, connected to the base frame 10 by spring elements 8 and can be set into horizontal vibrations relative to the base frame 10 by means of a single cam 9.
  • the table 7 can also be implemented in two parts and the cam 9 cranked by 180 degrees can have a vibration-damping effect on the overall device.
  • the drive of the cams 4 u. 9, as shown in FIG. 2u. 4 can be seen via a Motor with two gears, shown schematically under 11, which allows a controllable dependence of the 2-directional vibrations on each other.
  • the base frame 10 should be designed to be non-slip on its dividing surface.
  • the in the FIG. 1 to 5 in total with 1 designated massage element consists of the finger mat designated with 1a.
  • This preferably measured in half the length of a human average leg, has slightly conical finger pins 1b with rounded tips, all made of medium-hard flexible material so that when glued this finger mat 1a into the concave hollow cylindrical cup 1c, the finger pins 1b one as possible cause dense coverage of the muscle mass to be massaged.
  • the length of the fingers depends on the flexibility of the material.
  • the massage element 1 is as shown in FIG. 1 can be seen in duplicate and, as can be seen in FIG. 4, is arranged in a slightly V-shape in such a way that a pleasant and natural position of the muscle parts of the lower extremities to be massaged is ensured in relation to the entire body.
  • the mechanism can be adjusted in height relative to the installation location by means of a mechanism that is not described in detail 12.

Abstract

L'appareil de massage est destiné à favoriser l'irrigation sanguine et à prévenir l'apparition de varices aux extrémités inférieures de l'usager. Il comprend deux coquilles (1) concaves formées de cylindres creux, constituant les organes de massage. Ces organes sont mobiles par rapport à un cadre fixe (10) et animés d'un mouvement de pivotement grâce à un moteur (11). Une plaque (7) est placée en face du cadre (10) et est mobile par rapport à lui, déplaçable au moyen d'une came (9) entraînée par un moteur, et ramenée par un ressort (8), ce mouvement étant exécuté dans l'axe longitudinal des organes de massage (1) en une vibration horizontale. Des supports cylindriques (3) forment avec la plaque (7) une unité. Ils servent au maintien des organes de massage (1) fixés rigidement à un bras (2) s'étendant vers le bas. Les deux bras (2) sont animés d'un mouvement alternatif au moyen d'une came double (4) entraînée par un moteur, d'un poussoir (5) et d'un ressort de rappel (6). Cette disposition permet d'assurer un massage individuel conforme au massage usuel, c'est-à-dire un mouvement tournant et pivotant perpendiculaire à l'axe de la jambe et un mouvement d'avant en arrière le long de l'axe de la jambe.The massage device is intended to promote blood irrigation and to prevent the appearance of varicose veins in the user's lower extremities. It comprises two concave shells (1) formed of hollow cylinders, constituting the massage bodies. These members are movable relative to a fixed frame (10) and driven by a pivoting movement by means of a motor (11). A plate (7) is placed in front of the frame (10) and is movable relative to it, movable by means of a cam (9) driven by a motor, and returned by a spring (8), this movement being executed in the longitudinal axis of the massage members (1) in a horizontal vibration. Cylindrical supports (3) form with the plate (7) a unit. They are used to maintain the massage members (1) rigidly fixed to an arm (2) extending downwards. The two arms (2) are driven in an alternating movement by means of a double cam (4) driven by a motor, a plunger (5) and a return spring (6). This arrangement makes it possible to ensure an individual massage in accordance with the usual massage, that is to say a rotating and pivoting movement perpendicular to the axis of the leg and a movement from front to back along the axis of the leg. leg.

Description

MASSAGEGERÄT DER UNTEREN EXTREMITÄTENMASSAGE UNIT OF LOWER EXTREMITIES
Diese Erfindung betrifft ein Massagerät mit vorzugsweise zwei Massageelementen zur Massage der unteren Extremitäten einer Person, wobei die Massageelemente gegenüber einem ortsfesten Grundrahmen durch einen motorischen Antrieb in eine Dreh- bzw. Schwekbewegung versetzbar sind.This invention relates to a massage device with preferably two massage elements for massaging the lower extremities of a person, the massage elements being able to be rotated or pivoted relative to a stationary base frame by a motor drive.
Massagesysteme ähnlicher Art sind bekannt, jedoch besteht der Effekt dieser Geräte vornehmlich auf Rüttel- oder Vibrationsbasis. Nachteilig bei diesen Systemen ist, daß diese Geräte meißt händisch geführt werden müssen, oder durch Aufstellen der Fußflächen eine nicht immer angenehme Stellung des Gesamtkörpers zum Gerät bewirken.Massage systems of a similar type are known, but the effect of these devices is primarily based on vibrations or vibrations. A disadvantage of these systems is that most of these devices have to be guided by hand or, by setting up the foot surfaces, cause the overall body to be not always comfortable in relation to the device.
Es besteht daher die Aufgabe, eine Massagevorrichtung der eingangs erwähnten Art zu schaffen, bei der eine Anpassung des Massageelementes an die gewölbte Form der unteren Extremitäten erfolgen kann. Desweiteren soll dieses Massageelement durch ein System von Nocken in 2-direktionale zwangsgeführte, zueinander in einem bestimmten Verhältnis stehende Schwingungen versetzt werden. Darüber hinaus soll die Anordnung dieses Elementes so erfolgen, daß die zu massierende untere Extremität in einen völlig entspannten und natürlichen Liegezustand zum Gesamtkörper gelangt.There is therefore the task of creating a massage device of the type mentioned at the outset, in which the massage element can be adapted to the curved shape of the lower extremities. Furthermore, this massage element is to be set by a system of cams into 2-directional, forcibly guided, mutually related vibrations. In addition, the arrangement of this element should be such that the lower extremity to be massaged reaches the entire body in a completely relaxed and natural lying state.
Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe besteht im wesentlichen darin, daß in dem Grundrahmen eine Tischplatte angeordnet ist, welche ein zylindrisches Lager für jedes der vorzugsweise zwei darin verschwenkbaren, als nach oben offene, halbe Hohlzylinder ausgebildeten Massageelemente trägt, wobei an der Unterseite jedes Massageelementes ein nach unten abstehender Hebelarm befestigt ist, welcher durch eine von einem motorischen Antrieb angetriebene Doppelnockenscheibe über einen Stössel bzw. eine Rückstellfeder in eine hin- und hergehende Bewegung versetzbar ist. Gleichzeitig wird die Tischplatte, welche mit den Lagern eine bauliche Einheit bildet, durch eine ebenfalls motorisch angetriebene Einfachnockenscheibe und zurückstellende Federelemente gegenüber dem Grundrahmen in Richtung der Längsachsen der hohlzylindrischen Massageelemente in horizontale Schwingungen versetzt. Hierdurch wird erreicht, daß eine der individuellen Muskelmassage ähnliche Massageart .entsteht, die der Durchbluttmgsförderung der unteren Extremitäten dient und bei rechtzeitiger und regelmäßiger Anwendung eine Hilfestellung bei der Verhinderung von Krampfadern sein kann. Nachstehend ist die Erfindung mit ihren, ihr als wesenlich zugehörenden Einzelheiten, an Hand der Zeichnungen beschrieben und in ihrer Wirkungsweise dargestellt. Es zeigen in schematischer Darstellung:The solution to this problem consists essentially in that a table top is arranged in the base frame, which carries a cylindrical bearing for each of the preferably two pivotable therein, designed as an upwardly open, half-hollow cylinder massage elements, with one on the bottom of each massage element down protruding lever arm is attached, which can be set in a reciprocating movement by a double cam driven by a motor drive via a plunger or a return spring. At the same time, the table top, which forms a structural unit with the bearings, is set into horizontal vibrations in relation to the base frame in the direction of the longitudinal axes of the hollow-cylindrical massage elements by a motor-driven single cam disc and resetting spring elements. The result of this is that a massage type similar to the individual muscle massage arises, which serves to promote blood circulation in the lower extremities and, with timely and regular use, can help to prevent varicose veins. The invention is described below with its details, which belong to it as essential, on the basis of the drawings and its operation is shown. In a schematic representation:
FIG. 1 Das gerät in seiner Gesamtheit, wobei der Querschnitt und der u. 2 Schnitt A - A die Arbeitsweise des Gerätes sowie die Abhängigkeit der Schwingungen zueinander erkennen läßt.FIG. 1 The device in its entirety, the cross-section and the u. 2 Section A - A shows how the device works and the interdependency of the vibrations.
FIG. 3 Vorzugsweise Position des z. Bsp. massierenden Unterschenkels, u. 4 sowie des Gesamtkörpers zum Massagegerät.FIG. 3 Preferably position of the z. Example massaging lower leg, u. 4 and the entire body to the massager.
FIG. 5 Das konkave Massageelement, bestehend aus einer Matte mit fingerähnlichen ausgeführten flexiblen, leicht kegelförmig mit runden Kuppen ausgebildeten Stiften und deren Anordnung zueinander.FIG. 5 The concave massage element, consisting of a mat with flexible, slightly conical, pin-shaped pins and their arrangement with each other.
Wie aus FIG. 1 und 2 ersichtlich, sind die ϊ-ager 3 mit dem vom Erfinder sogenannten Tisch 7 fix verbunden und bilden eine Einheit. Der Hebel 2 wird mittels einer Doppelnocke 4 über Stössel 5 und Rückstellfeder 6 in waagrechte Schwingungen versetzt, die durch das kreissegmentförmig angeordnete Lager 3 in ebensolche kreissegmentförmige Schwingungen transferiert werden. Durch die Doppelnocke 4 entsteht ein guter Schwingungsausgleich, der den Tisch 7 in einer Richtung als fast schwingungsfrei erscheinen läßt.As shown in FIG. 1 and 2 can be seen, the ϊ-ager 3 are fixedly connected to the so-called table 7 by the inventor and form a unit. The lever 2 is set by means of a double cam 4 via plunger 5 and return spring 6 in horizontal vibrations which are transferred by the bearing 3 arranged in the form of a segment of a circle into vibrations of the same type in the form of a segment of a circle. The double cam 4 creates good vibration compensation, which makes the table 7 appear almost vibration-free in one direction.
Die beiden Massageelemente 1, sind wie in FIG. 1 bis 3 ersichtlich, mit dem Hebel 2 fix verbunden. Massageelemente 1 und Hebel 2 sind in den Lagern 3, im gegenständlichen Fall als Rollenlager ausgeführt, die Möglichkeit von Gleitlagern ist gegeben, so zwangsgeführt, daß eine an das Kreissegment angepaßte Schwingung ermöglicht wird. Die Auflagekraft des zu massierenden Beines, FIG. 3 bis 5, vergrößert diese Zwangsführung der Schwingungen in den Lagern 3.The two massage elements 1, are as in FIG. 1 to 3 can be seen, firmly connected to lever 2. Massage elements 1 and lever 2 are designed in the bearings 3, in the present case as roller bearings, the possibility of slide bearings is given, so positively guided that an oscillation adapted to the segment of the circle is made possible. The contact force of the leg to be massaged, FIG. 3 to 5, increases this forced guidance of the vibrations in the bearings 3.
Der Tisch 7 ist wie in FIG. 1 u. 2 ersichtlich, durch Federeleraente 8 mit dem Grundrahmen 10 verbunden und kann durch eine Einfachnocke 9 relativ zu diesem in waagrechte Schwingungen versetzt werden. Der Tisch 7 kann auch zweigeteilt zur Ausführung gelangen und kann die um 180 Grad gekröpfte Nocke 9 schwingungsdämpfend zum Gesamtgerät wirken. Der Antrieb der Nocken 4 u. 9 erfolgt, wie aus FIG. 2u. 4 ersichtlich über einen Motor mit zwei Getrieben, schematisch unter 11 dargestellt, der eine steuerbare Abhängigkeit der 2-direktionalen Schwingungen zueinander erlaubt. Der Grundrahmen 10 sollte an seiner Aufsteilfläche rutschfest ausgeführt sein.The table 7 is as in FIG. 1 u. 2 can be seen, connected to the base frame 10 by spring elements 8 and can be set into horizontal vibrations relative to the base frame 10 by means of a single cam 9. The table 7 can also be implemented in two parts and the cam 9 cranked by 180 degrees can have a vibration-damping effect on the overall device. The drive of the cams 4 u. 9, as shown in FIG. 2u. 4 can be seen via a Motor with two gears, shown schematically under 11, which allows a controllable dependence of the 2-directional vibrations on each other. The base frame 10 should be designed to be non-slip on its dividing surface.
Das in den FIG. 1 bis 5 im Ganzen mit 1 bezeichnete Massageelement besteht aus der mit 1a bezeichneten Fingermatte. Diese, vorzugsweise in der Hälfte der Länge eines menschlichen Durchnschnittsbeines bemessen, besitzt leicht kegelförmige Fingerstifte 1b mit abgerundeten Kuppen, alles aus mittel - hartem flexiblen Material so angeordnet, daß bei Einklebung diese Fingermatte 1a in die konkave hohzylindrische Tasse 1c, die Fingerstifte 1b eine möglichst dichte Bedeckung der zu massierenden Muskelpartien bewirken. Die Länge der Finger richtet sich nach der Flexibilität des Materials.The in the FIG. 1 to 5 in total with 1 designated massage element consists of the finger mat designated with 1a. This, preferably measured in half the length of a human average leg, has slightly conical finger pins 1b with rounded tips, all made of medium-hard flexible material so that when glued this finger mat 1a into the concave hollow cylindrical cup 1c, the finger pins 1b one as possible cause dense coverage of the muscle mass to be massaged. The length of the fingers depends on the flexibility of the material.
Das Massageelement 1 wird wie in FIG. 1 ersichtlich doppelt und wie in FIG 4 ersichtlich leicht V-förmig so angeordnet, daß eine angenehme und natürliche Stellung der zu massierenden Muskelpartien der unteren Extremitäten zu Gesamtkörper gewährleistet wird. Durch einen nicht näher bezeichneten Mechanismus kann das Gerat in der Höhe relativ zum Aufstellungsort verstellt werden 12. The massage element 1 is as shown in FIG. 1 can be seen in duplicate and, as can be seen in FIG. 4, is arranged in a slightly V-shape in such a way that a pleasant and natural position of the muscle parts of the lower extremities to be massaged is ensured in relation to the entire body. The mechanism can be adjusted in height relative to the installation location by means of a mechanism that is not described in detail 12.

Claims

ANSPRÜCHE EXPECTATIONS
1. Massagegerät der unteren Extremitäten mit, vorzugsweise zwei, Massageelementen zur Massage der unteren Extremitäten einer Person, wobei die Massageelemente gegenüber einem ortsfesten Grundrahmen durch einen motorischen Antrieb in eine Dreh- bzw. Schwenkbewegung versetzbar sind, da dur c h g e k en n z e i c hn e t , daß in den Grundrahmen (10) eine Tischplatte (7) angeordnet ist, welche ein zylindrisches Lager (3) für jedes der vorzugsweise zwei darin verschwenkbaren, als nach oben offene, halbe Hohlzylinder ausgebildeten Massageelemente (1) trägt, wobei an der Unterseite jedes Massageelementes (1) ein nach unten abstehender Hebelarm (2) befestigt ist, welcher durch eine von dem motorischen Antrieb (11 ) angetriebene Doppelnockenscheibe(4) über einen Stössel (5) bzw. Rückstellfeder (6) in eine hin- und hergehende Bewegung versetzbar ist.1. Massager of the lower extremities with, preferably two, massage elements for massaging the lower extremities of a person, the massage elements being able to be rotated or pivoted relative to a fixed base frame by a motor drive, since dur chgek en nzeic hn et that A table top (7) is arranged in the base frame (10) and carries a cylindrical bearing (3) for each of the preferably two pivotable massage elements (1) designed as an upwardly open, half-hollow cylinder, whereby on the underside of each massage element ( 1) a downwardly protruding lever arm (2) is fastened, which can be set into a reciprocating movement by a double cam disc (4) driven by the motor drive (11) via a plunger (5) or return spring (6).
2. Massagegerät der unteren Extremitäten nach Anspruch 1, d a dur c h g ek enn z e i c hn e t , daß die Tischplatte (7), welche mit den Lagern (3) eine bauliche Einheit bildet, durch eine ebenfalls motorisch angetriebene Einfachnockenscheibe (9) und zurückstellende Federelemente (8) gegenüber dem Grundrahmen (10) in Richtung der Längsachsen der hohlzylindrischen Massageelemente (1) in horizontale Schwingungen versetzbar ist.2. Massager of the lower extremities according to claim 1, since dur chg ek enn zeic hn et that the table top (7), which forms a structural unit with the bearings (3), by a likewise motor-driven single cam disc (9) and resetting spring elements (8) relative to the base frame (10) in the direction of the longitudinal axes of the hollow cylindrical massage elements (1) can be set in horizontal vibrations.
3. Massagegerät der unteren Extremitäten nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, da dur c h g ek enn z e i c hn e t , daß die Tischplatte (7) für jedes der beiden Massageelemente (1) geteilt ausgeführt ist, wobei die Einfachnockenscheibe (9) für jeweils eine Seite der Tischplatte (7) um 180º zur Schwingungsdämpfung für das gesamte Gerät gekröpft ist.3. Massager of the lower extremities according to claim 1 or 2, since dur chg ek enn zeic hn et that the table top (7) for each of the two massage elements (1) is designed divided, the single cam (9) for one side of each Table top (7) is cranked through 180º to dampen vibrations for the entire device.
4. Massagegerät der unteren Extremitäten nach einem der Ansprüche 1 - 3, d a dur c h g e k e n n z e i c hn e t , daß die hohlzylindrischen Massageelemente (1) als konkav gewölbte Schalen (1c) ausgebildet sind und zur Aufnahme jeweils einer flexiblen Fingermatte (1a) mit nach innen abstehenden, leicht konischen Fingerstiften (1b) mit abgerundeten Kuppen dienen. 4. massager of the lower extremities according to one of claims 1-3, since dur chgekennzeic hn et that the hollow cylindrical massage elements (1) are designed as concave bowls (1c) and for receiving a flexible finger mat (1a) with inwardly projecting , slightly conical finger pins (1b) with rounded tips.
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