EP0296128A2 - Körper-Massagegerät - Google Patents

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EP0296128A2
EP0296128A2 EP88830256A EP88830256A EP0296128A2 EP 0296128 A2 EP0296128 A2 EP 0296128A2 EP 88830256 A EP88830256 A EP 88830256A EP 88830256 A EP88830256 A EP 88830256A EP 0296128 A2 EP0296128 A2 EP 0296128A2
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massager
carriage
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massage
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Giovanni Bettuzzi
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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
    • 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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1657—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means
    • A61H2201/1664—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means linear
    • A61H2201/1669—Movement of interface, i.e. force application means linear moving along the body in a reciprocating manner

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  • the invention relates to a body massager.
  • the type of massage capable of bringing most benefit is that effected manually by a professional masseur or masseuse.
  • this type of treatment is costly, and involves a considerable waste of valuable time, especially in hospitals.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a beneficial massage, comparable to the professional treatment given by hand, which involves less waste of time by virtue of the singularly advantageous fact that it can be effected by the recipient.
  • a body massager which is characterized in that it comprises a frame affording tracks for a sliding carriage to which means are mounted that serve to rotate a massage brush, and provided with means for traversing the carriage along the tracks into the required position.
  • a further feature of the invention is that the means serving to rotate the massage brush and the means for traversing the brush carriage along the tracks are both of variable speed type.
  • 1 denotes a frame, in its entirety, which is a substantially vertical structure comprising four uprights 2 that rest on a base 3 and support a platform 4 uppermost; 5 denotes a first variable speed drive unit mounted to the platform, the output shaft of which carries a keyed sprocket 6 around which a chain 7 is looped, with its one end made fast to a top plate 8, and its remaining end to a bottom plate 9.
  • top and bottom plates 8 and 9 are interconnected by cross members 10 and mounted to blocks 11 of non friction material, such as teflon, which envelop the uprights; the resultant assembly thus constitutes a carriage denoted 12 in its entirety, able to slide on the uprights 2 which, accordingly, perform the function of vertical tracks.
  • variable speed drive unit, the chain, and the sprockets thus constitute means operated from a push-button control 16 by which the carriage is traversed along the vertical tracks.
  • 17 denotes a second variable speed drive unit which is mounted to the carriage, and can be operated from the same push-button control 16.
  • the output shaft 18 of this second drive unit 17 carries a massage brush denoted 19 (fig 2), mounted either fast or loose in such a way that an individual 20 can place a given part of his/her body in direct contact with the rotating surface, pressing against it to a greater or lesser degree in such a way as to regulate the force of the massaging action.
  • fig 2 a massage brush denoted 19
  • the brush is keyed fast to the shaft of the drive unit 17.
  • the massage brush can be embodied in a variety of shapes according to preference, and to the type of massaging action required.
  • the embodiment of fig 2 consists essentially in a set of bristles fashioned either in a plastic material such as polyester or polyethylene, or from natural substances such as horsehair, hemp or broomcorn. This design of brush is capable of enveloping the body, and therefore suitable for any physical stature.
  • Figs 3 and 4 illustrate the embodiment of a brush consisting in strips of flexible material, of given rigidity, which produce a moderate-to-hard type of action
  • figs 5 and 6 illustrate a brush consisting substantially in a plurality of rubber teeth, again of given rigidity, designed to produce a hard action.
  • the entire brush is raised and lowered in alternation, rolling against the part of the body offered to it.
  • Figs 7 and 8 illustrate a special embodiment of the massage brush, appearing as a set of flexible laths with brush-like parts 21 fitted to their ends, which has been found to be advantageous for massaging the calf and thigh muscles.
  • Fig 9 illustrates a massaging attachment consisting in a sponge or foam rubber element of substantially elliptical shape.
  • the speed of rotation of the brush can be varied, as also can that of its ascent and descent along the tracks, to the end of producing different types of massaging action which closely simulate the effects of manipulation by an expert masseur.
  • the frame illustrated stands upright, with vertical tracks, but might equally well be horizontally disposed; also, the drive means by which the massage attachment is set in rotation might be mounted in a fixed position.

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
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  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
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EP88830256A 1987-06-12 1988-06-10 Körper-Massagegerät Withdrawn EP0296128A3 (de)

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IT8740068A IT1210305B (it) 1987-06-12 1987-06-12 Massaggiatore per corpo umano
IT4006887 1987-06-12

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EP0296128A2 true EP0296128A2 (de) 1988-12-21
EP0296128A3 EP0296128A3 (de) 1990-02-07

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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5415621A (en) * 1993-09-10 1995-05-16 Campbell; James W. Massage device
DE4429220A1 (de) * 1994-08-18 1996-07-04 Rational Beratungsgesellschaft Massage- und Bürstgerät
DE102007023604A1 (de) 2007-05-21 2008-11-27 Mennenga, Heyo, Dr.-Ing. Vorrichtung zum Reinigen und Massieren des Rückens

Citations (8)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2306904A1 (de) * 1973-02-13 1974-08-15 Gustav Gfroerer Massagegeraet
DE2829402A1 (de) * 1977-08-05 1979-01-25 Tsuyoshi Fujiwara Buerstenmassagevorrichtung
DE2835723A1 (de) * 1978-08-16 1980-02-28 Hirschburger Kg Eugen Massagegeraet
US4299207A (en) * 1979-02-13 1981-11-10 Erich Pfanstiel Massage arrangement
EP0123295A2 (de) * 1983-04-26 1984-10-31 Nordfried Czeczerski Massagegerät
EP0124652A2 (de) * 1983-02-05 1984-11-14 Heinz Georg Baus Massageeinrichtung
DE3327909A1 (de) * 1983-08-02 1985-02-14 Franz 8900 Augsburg Pettay Trimmtisch fuer wirbelsaeulen- und rueckenmuskulatur und brustkorb
AT383035B (de) * 1985-05-08 1987-05-11 Gerhard Ing Hengl Massagemaschine

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE2306904A1 (de) * 1973-02-13 1974-08-15 Gustav Gfroerer Massagegeraet
DE2829402A1 (de) * 1977-08-05 1979-01-25 Tsuyoshi Fujiwara Buerstenmassagevorrichtung
DE2835723A1 (de) * 1978-08-16 1980-02-28 Hirschburger Kg Eugen Massagegeraet
US4299207A (en) * 1979-02-13 1981-11-10 Erich Pfanstiel Massage arrangement
EP0124652A2 (de) * 1983-02-05 1984-11-14 Heinz Georg Baus Massageeinrichtung
EP0123295A2 (de) * 1983-04-26 1984-10-31 Nordfried Czeczerski Massagegerät
DE3327909A1 (de) * 1983-08-02 1985-02-14 Franz 8900 Augsburg Pettay Trimmtisch fuer wirbelsaeulen- und rueckenmuskulatur und brustkorb
AT383035B (de) * 1985-05-08 1987-05-11 Gerhard Ing Hengl Massagemaschine

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5415621A (en) * 1993-09-10 1995-05-16 Campbell; James W. Massage device
DE4429220A1 (de) * 1994-08-18 1996-07-04 Rational Beratungsgesellschaft Massage- und Bürstgerät
DE102007023604A1 (de) 2007-05-21 2008-11-27 Mennenga, Heyo, Dr.-Ing. Vorrichtung zum Reinigen und Massieren des Rückens

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IT1210305B (it) 1989-09-14
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