EP0251801B1 - Vibrostimulationsgerät - Google Patents

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EP0251801B1
EP0251801B1 EP87305875A EP87305875A EP0251801B1 EP 0251801 B1 EP0251801 B1 EP 0251801B1 EP 87305875 A EP87305875 A EP 87305875A EP 87305875 A EP87305875 A EP 87305875A EP 0251801 B1 EP0251801 B1 EP 0251801B1
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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
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • 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
    • 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
    • A61H23/0218—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with alternating magnetic fields producing a translating or oscillating movement
    • A61H23/0236—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with alternating magnetic fields producing a translating or oscillating movement using sonic waves, e.g. using loudspeakers

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  • the present invention relates to a vibrostimulative device for example, a device to vibrate the body of the subject at a prescribed frequency to effect vibration therapy.
  • Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 209,355/83 discloses a device wherein a vibratory plate to be placed on the body of the subject is coupled through a closed gas space with a loudspeaker, while the voice coil of the loudspeaker is connected to a variable frequency oscillator through an amplifier.
  • the device has the advantages that its vibration frequency can be conveniently set to the most effective level for a particular subject; and that the gas used as the vibration-transmitting media transmits the vibration over a relatively large body area of the subject.
  • the device however, has the drawback that, when the closed gas space is extended with a flexible hose having a relatively small diameter, it requires a relatively high power to attain a prescribed sound pressure on the vibratory plate because gases are generally low in vibration transmittability. This requires both the vibratory plate and the amplifier to be enlarged and the production cost of the device is increased.
  • Japan Patent Application No. 72,435/86 EP-A-025 1430
  • the closed gas space is compressed to increase its vibration transmittability in order to decrease the loss on vibration energy.
  • This disclosure still has the drawbacks that the compression hardens the vibratory member to decrease the balance feeling when the subject lies thereon. Also, the vibrostimulative device requires a high airtight structure.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a vibrostimulative device wherein the drawbacks of the conventional devices are reduced.
  • a vibrostimulative device wherein the vibration from a vibration generator is transmitted to a vibratory member through a closed gas space defined by a variable volume chamber, characterised in that a resilient support member is located within the variable volume chamber to maintain the closed gas space and to support the vibratory member.
  • DE-A-2356481 describes a vibrostimulative device in which a mattress filled with air or water also contains a loud speaker to cause it to vibrate. There is no maintenance of the closed space within the mattress.
  • reference numeral (1) designates a vibration generator; (2) is an amplifier; (3) is a variable frequency oscillator; (4) is a closed gas space; (5) is an exterior wall; (6) is a support plate; (7) is a vibratory member; (8) is a resilient support member; (9) is a resilient hollow member; and (10) is a one-way restrictor valve.
  • a vibration generator comprising a loudspeaker cone (1), has its voice coil connected to a variable frequency oscillator (3) through an amplifier (2).
  • the output of the variable frequency oscillator (3) preset with an adjusting dial (not illustrated) to the most effective frequency for the subject, is amplified by the amplifier (2) and then supplied to the voice coil of the vibration generator (1) to vibrate it at that frequency.
  • the vibration generator (1) may be a loudspeaker, or an electromagnetic vibration generator as disclosed in Japan Patent Laid-Open No. 209,284/85 or 216,870/85, a vibration generator wherein an air wave of compression and rarefaction is generated by continual compression of the air; or a vibration generator where an electric motor and a vibratory plate are used in combination.
  • a closed gas space (4) of variable shape is enclosed by an exterior wall (5) of rubber or plastics material in a sheet or a film having an appropriate resilience.
  • a cornice structure can be provided on the exterior wall (5) by using a resilient plate, composed of metal, rubber, plastics material, or an airtight cloth.
  • the exterior wall (5) is supported at one outside wall by a support plate (6) of a vibration-proof material, while a vibratory member (7) is provided on the opposite outside wall of the exterior wall (5).
  • the vibratory member (7) comprises a plate of resilient metal, rubber or plastics material, and is adhered to the surface of exterior wall (5) and forms an airtight closure, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the vibratory member (7) may be provided as a part of the exterior wall (5) as shown in FIG.
  • One or more resilient support members (8) are provided in the closed gas space (4) to support the vibratory member (7), as well as to maintain the closed gas space (4).
  • the resilient support member (8) comprises a spring, or a pillar or tube composed of rubber or a resilient plastics material.
  • the closed gas space (4) provided in this way is connected to the vibration generator (1).
  • the vibration generator (1) is connected to an appropriate part of the closed gas space (4) with a resilient hollow member comprising an airtight flexible hose; or connected directly over the opening of closed gas space (4).
  • the vibration from the vibration generator (1) is transmitted to the vibratory member (7) through the closed gas space (4).
  • the compression in the closed gas space (4) is controlled by providing a one-way restrictor valve (10) in the exterior wall (5), and connecting thereto a compressing means such as a compressor.
  • the vibrostimulative device of the present invention can be incorporated into a bed or a chair and can then be used to vibrate the whole body or a relatively large body area of the subject.
  • the vibrostimulative device can be shaped into a flat plate, straight- or circular-tube as disclosed, for example, in Japan Patent Laid-Open No. 209,355/83, and Japan Utility Model Laid-Open Nos. 52,827/85 and 52,828/85, to locally vibrate the body of the subject, e.g. the hands, feet, breast or stomach.
  • the vibratory member is supported with a resilient support member in such a manner that a closed gas space of variable shape is maintained.
  • the weight of the subject supported by both the compression in the closed gas space and the resilient support member, softens the vibratory member to help the subject to stably hold the body thereon.
  • the compression efficiently transmits the vibration to provide comfort for the subject.
  • the vibratory member is supported with a resilient support member in such a manner that a closed gas space of variable shape is maintained, the volume of the closed gas space is kept at a predetermined volume when not in use. If the gas leaks when in use, the gas is automatically replaced. Thus, the device is operable under normal conditions.
  • the vibratory member is supported with a resilient support member in such a manner that a closed gas space of variable shape is maintained and its compression is not increased when in use, no high airtight structure is required for the whole device. This facilitates the manufacture and designing of the device.

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  1. Vibrationsstimulator, in dem die Vibration von einem Vibrationsgenerator zu einem Vibrationsteil durch einen abgeschlossenen Gasraum übertragen wird, der durch eine veränderbare Volumenkammer gebildet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine elastische Stützeinrichtung (8) innerhalb der veränderlichen Volumenkammer angeordnet ist, um den abgeschlossenen Gasraum (4) aufrecht zu erhalten und das Vibrationsteil (7) abzustützen.
  2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , in der der abgeschlossene Gasraum (4) mit Luft gefüllt ist.
  3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, in der das Vibrationsteil (7) aus Metall, Gummi, Kunststoff oder Gewebe hergestellt ist.
  4. Vorrichtung nach den Ansprüchen 1 , 2 oder 3, in der die elastische Stützeinrichtung (8) eine Feder aufweist oder aus Gummi oder Kunststoff zusammengesetzt ist.
  5. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, in der der abgeschlossene Gasraum (4) durch ein Hohlelement (9) mit dem Vibrationsgenerator (1) verbunden ist.
  6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, in der das Hohlelement (9) aus einem luftdichten flexiblen Schlauch besteht.
  7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, in der der Vibrationsgenerator (1) einen variablen Frequenzoszillator (3), einen Verstärker (2), der mit einem Eingang mit dem Ausgang des Ozillators (3) verbunden ist, und eine Einrichtung zur elektromagnetischen Vibrationserzeugung bei Aktivierung durch den Verstärker (2) aufweist.
  8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 7, wobei die Vibrationen erzeugende Einrichtung aus einem Lautsprecher besteht.
  9. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , in der die veränderbare Volumenkammer durch eine äußere Wandung (5) gebildet ist, die einen luftdicht mit dem Vibrationsgenerator (1) verbundenen Innenraum aufweist, das Vibrationsteil (7) auf der Außenwand der äußeren Wandung (5) befestigt ist, in der auf der gegenüberliegenden Außenwand ein Aufnahmeteil (6) befestigt ist, und in der zwischen den Außenwänden der äußeren Wandung (5) die elastische Stützeinrichtung (8) vorgesehen ist.
  10. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , in der die veränderbare Volumenkammer durch eine äußere Wandung (5) gebildet ist, die einen luftdicht mit dem Vibrationsgenerator (1) verbundenen Innenraum aufweist, eine Seitenwandung der äußeren Wandung (5) bei Aktivierung durch den Vibrationsgenerator (1) als Vibrationsteil (7) dient, in der auf der Außenseite der gegenüberliegenden Seitenwandung ein Aufnahmeteil (6) befestigt ist, und zwischen beiden Seitenwandungen die elastische Stützeinrichtung (8) vorgesehen ist.
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JP61155858A JPS6311158A (ja) 1986-07-02 1986-07-02 振動刺激装置
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