EP0313933A2 - Dispositif de massage - Google Patents

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EP0313933A2
EP0313933A2 EP88117088A EP88117088A EP0313933A2 EP 0313933 A2 EP0313933 A2 EP 0313933A2 EP 88117088 A EP88117088 A EP 88117088A EP 88117088 A EP88117088 A EP 88117088A EP 0313933 A2 EP0313933 A2 EP 0313933A2
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Peter Baumann
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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
    • 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
    • A61H23/0254—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with rotary motor
    • 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
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0157—Constructive details portable
    • 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
    • A61H2201/14—Special force transmission means, i.e. between the driving means and the interface with the user
    • A61H2201/1418—Cam
    • 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
    • A61H2201/1683—Surface of interface
    • A61H2201/169—Physical characteristics of the surface, e.g. material, relief, texture or indicia
    • A61H2201/1692—Enhanced rubbing effect
    • 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
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/06—Arms
    • A61H2205/065—Hands
    • 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
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/12—Feet

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  • the invention relates to a massage device, in particular for foot care with at least two different massage devices which can be set in a circular vibration.
  • Such a massage device is known from DE-OS 32 37 696, which has proven itself because of its simple structure and its easy handling.
  • Massage devices are known from DE-OS 30 08 939, DE-OS 30 32 017 and DE-GMS 18 41 030, the massage devices of which are each assigned two vibration devices which enable vibration vibrations at different levels. These devices are relatively complex in their construction and limited in their possible uses.
  • the object of the invention is to simplify the structure of a massage device of the type described in the introduction and thereby to offer the most diverse possible function.
  • a massage device of the type described in the introduction in which a common vibration device is provided for the two massage devices and has an eccentric drive which interacts with an electric motor.
  • the level of the circular vibration of the massage devices preferably lies essentially in the working plane of the respective massage device.
  • a massage device can advantageously be driven directly by the eccentric drive and at least one other massage device can be driven indirectly by braking the vibration movement of this massage device, the masses of the individual massage devices preferably being of different sizes.
  • At least two of the massage devices of the massage device according to the invention can have mutually rejecting massage surfaces which can be moved relative to one another and are preferably elastically connected or coupled to one another.
  • the eccentric drive of the massage device according to the invention can have a wheel which is designed, for example, as a pulley, which is mounted axially in one of the massage devices and has an eccentric which interacts with another massage device, preferably of a lower mass.
  • the massage device with large masses preferably has the axial bearing of the aforementioned Wheel on and carries the drive motor of the vibration device, so that it is moved with its vibration movement.
  • the individual massage devices of the massage device according to the invention preferably each work with the same stroke with the same drive power of the drive motor, whereas the massage device with a large mass has a lower frequency than the other massage devices, the speed of the drive motor preferably being adjustable.
  • a device damping the stroke of one of the massage devices is provided, which is preferably formed from elastic support feet, which are preferably attached to the massage device driven directly by the eccentric drive and dampen the stroke of a massage device indirectly driven by the eccentric drive.
  • a further massage device which can preferably have a tub that can be filled with liquid. This tub can then preferably form the aforementioned further massage device.
  • the at least two massage devices are preferably coupled to one another via a connection which allows relative vibrations and is preferably formed by elastic coupling pieces, wherein they are preferably formed by massage surfaces which are arranged essentially parallel to one another and in turn are preferably provided with knobs.
  • the frequency of one of the massage devices is preferably adjustable, so that the massage device in question can be adapted to the respective requirements.
  • a device damping the stroke of one of the massage surfaces can be provided, which is preferably formed from elastic support feet with which one of the massage surfaces is supported against the room floor.
  • these two massage devices are preferably designed such that they can be positively connected to one another, so that it is ensured that both massage devices work with the same frequency and the same stroke.
  • the device according to the invention can have a housing rigidly connected to a massage device, wherein this massage device can be integrated in this housing.
  • this housing preferably an attachment can be fastened to form an L-shape, which ends flush with a massage surface, but which projects over another massage surface.
  • the drive unit for the vibration device can be arranged in the attachment.
  • a massage device in an inclined position can then be used in the turned use position.
  • the massage surfaces and the housing are essentially rectangular in plan view, the aforementioned housing attachment being fastened to one of the two narrow sides of the housing.
  • the housing can be provided with a handle, which is preferably provided on the side of the housing opposite the housing attachment.
  • this tub can be designed as a housing cover which can be detachably connected to the housing.
  • At least one of the massage surfaces of the massage device according to the invention is preferably electrically heated.
  • at least one of the massage surfaces of the massage device according to the invention is preferably profiled, i.e. provided with elevations and / or depressions, both the elevations and the depressions can be designed differently in plan view and in side view.
  • At least one massage surface is preferably provided with knobs.
  • These knobs can be designed to be exchangeable.
  • the interchangeable knobs preferably have approaches for which receptacles are provided in the associated massage surface, into which they can be inserted or screwed.
  • the individual knobs are preferably made at least in their surface from resilient material.
  • the usability of the massage device according to the invention can be increased in that at least one of its massage devices has an extension attachment or attachment which can be connected to the massage surface assigned to it, preferably via a plug connection, so that an extension of this massage surface can be achieved with it.
  • a frame can also be provided which surrounds one, preferably two, massage devices with play.
  • one of the massage devices can also have a circumferential edge or edge areas which points to another massage device and which surrounds this massage device with play.
  • a remote control device can be provided for the motor assigned to the vibration device, so that the device can also be used without difficulty by persons with restricted mobility.
  • the massage device shown in the drawing arranged in FIG. 1 on a support surface 1, for example a room floor, is essentially rectangular in plan view (cf. FIG. 2) and has three massage devices.
  • the massage device referred to below as the first massage device is formed by an essentially rectangular pimpled first massage surface 2, which can be placed in parallel on the support surface 1 and rests with its knobs 3 on the support surface 1.
  • the further massage device referred to below as the second massage device, is a tub-like vessel 4 that can be filled with liquid, for example water, and is also essentially rectangular in plan view, the bottom 5 of which is provided with knobs 6 (cf. FIG. 4) and forms a second massage surface .
  • a support 7 running parallel to the first massage surface 2 is provided, the surface of which is designed as a third massage surface.
  • the support 7, which is also substantially rectangular in plan view, has receptacles 8 in the corner areas, which are dimensioned and arranged so that molded pins 9 can be inserted into them on the underside of the tub base 5, so that it is possible that, after appropriate alignment, place the vessel 4 on the support 7 in such a way that there is a positive connection between it and the support 7.
  • the massage device referred to below as the third massage device is formed by the aforementioned support 7, which (see FIG. 2) has numerous receptacles 10 in which pin-like projections 11 of interchangeable knobs 12 (see FIG. 6) can be attached.
  • the third massage surface 7 is connected to the first massage surface 2 via rubber buffers 13 serving as elastic connecting elements and has a circumferential, downwardly directed edge 14 which forms with it a downwardly open housing 15 which laterally surrounds the first massage surface with play.
  • the housing 15 has (see FIG. 2) a bow-shaped handle 16 on one narrow side and a housing extension 17 on the opposite narrow side.
  • This housing attachment 17 is essentially cuboid and corresponds in its floor distance to that of the housing 15. However, it is designed substantially higher than the housing 15 (see FIGS. 1 and 3).
  • a power supply cable 20 equipped with a connector 18 and a switch box 19 leads to the housing attachment 17.
  • This power supply cable leads within the housing attachment 17 to a transformer 21, from which a line (not shown) leads to an electric motor 22.
  • a pulley 23 is fastened to the shaft of the electric motor 22, from which a drive belt 24 leads to an eccentric 25.
  • This eccentric 25 has a horizontally arranged pulley 26 with a centrally arranged pivot pin 27 mounted in the support 7 and an eccentrically arranged pin 28 which is operatively connected to the massage unit 2.
  • the pin 28 ensures that the massage devices 2 and 7 are set in horizontal vibrations. If the massage surface 2 serves as a floor support (see FIG. 1), then the vibrations generated by the eccentric drive transferred in particular to the support 7, since the first massage surface 2 is provided in its corner regions with elastic support feet 29 which dampen the stroke of the massage surface 2 as soon as it serves as a support surface for the device.
  • the electric motor 22 can be switched on and off and, if desired, also steplessly controlled or switched over via the switch box 19, which is only shown schematically and serves as a hand switch, or on the switching elements provided thereon.
  • the switch box 19 can also be integrated in the housing attachment 17 or releasably connected to it.
  • the housing attachment 17 has on its upper side a hinged cover 30 for a storage chamber provided in the housing attachment 17 for additional devices, for example for hand or foot care.
  • a socket 31 is provided for the operation of external additional devices.
  • the three massage devices 2, 7, 4 differ not only in terms of their structure, but also among other things. also in terms of their masses.
  • the mass of the first massage device 2 is less than that of the third massage device 7 and this, in turn, is smaller than that of the second massage device 4 when the tub forming this massage device is filled with water.
  • the massage device shown can be used very individually: If the vessel 4 is placed on and filled with water, water bath massages can be carried out with it without problems, the nubbed bottom 5 of the vessel 4 being set into vibrations via the support 7 which is connected to it in a form-fitting manner. If a dry massage is desired, the vessel 4 must be lifted off. If this has happened, the pad 7 can now be used directly as a massage surface, with the exchangeable nubs 12 ensure an optimal massage, since their arrangement can be adapted to the respective needs of the user.
  • the massage device shown also has a good massage effect in the position shown in FIG. 3, in which its first massage surface assumes an oblique to the horizontal position, which is particularly suitable for the massage of back parts.
  • the device shown can finally also be attached to a chair back so that its support 7 faces the chair back and the massage surface 2 faces the user.
  • the massage device it is of particular importance that it has only one vibration device, but at least two, preferably three massage devices which can be driven together by this vibration device, that these massage devices have different masses, and that one massage device can be driven directly from the eccentric of the common vibration device is, while the other two massage devices, each of which is larger in mass, can be driven indirectly by braking the vibration movement of the first massage device.
  • the smallest massaging device in terms of mass is set into a vibration movement of a certain frequency and a certain stroke, while the other two are positively connected to one another Massage devices can be set in a vibration movement of the same frequency but with a smaller stroke. If the device is now placed on the floor, the vibration movement of the first massage device is dampened by its elastic support feet, ie it then also vibrates, but with a smaller stroke.
  • the elastic support feet are omitted or replaced with inelastic supports, i.e. if the first massage device is fixed, then only at least one of the other two massage devices vibrates, with a full stroke of the eccentric but, depending on the power of the motor, with a possibly lower frequency due to the higher mass.

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US2902993A (en) * 1956-02-08 1959-09-08 Carman J Wagner Massage device
DE3008939A1 (de) * 1980-03-08 1981-09-24 Rudolf 6891 Neckarhausen Christ Behandlungsvorrichtung
DE3032017A1 (de) * 1980-08-25 1982-04-22 Peter Kreuzlingen Baumann Massagegeraet fuer trocken- und nassmassage
EP0106224A1 (fr) * 1982-10-12 1984-04-25 Beltron GmbH Appareil de massage
EP0108227A2 (fr) * 1982-10-08 1984-05-16 Metronic Elektronic GmbH Dispositif de massage avec une plaque oscillatoire amovible
DE8622892U1 (de) * 1986-08-27 1988-02-18 Heddernheimer Metallwarenfabrik GmbH, 7750 Konstanz Massagegerät

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US2902993A (en) * 1956-02-08 1959-09-08 Carman J Wagner Massage device
DE3008939A1 (de) * 1980-03-08 1981-09-24 Rudolf 6891 Neckarhausen Christ Behandlungsvorrichtung
DE3032017A1 (de) * 1980-08-25 1982-04-22 Peter Kreuzlingen Baumann Massagegeraet fuer trocken- und nassmassage
EP0108227A2 (fr) * 1982-10-08 1984-05-16 Metronic Elektronic GmbH Dispositif de massage avec une plaque oscillatoire amovible
EP0106224A1 (fr) * 1982-10-12 1984-04-25 Beltron GmbH Appareil de massage
DE8622892U1 (de) * 1986-08-27 1988-02-18 Heddernheimer Metallwarenfabrik GmbH, 7750 Konstanz Massagegerät

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WO2013068002A3 (fr) * 2011-11-07 2013-11-07 Kresimir Strlek Dispositif d'appui, appareil de stimulation, procédé de stimulation neurophysiologique et utilisation d'un appareil de stimulation

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EP0313933B1 (fr) 1993-01-07
ES2037176T3 (es) 1993-06-16

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