EP0560273A2 - Relaxation device for preparing for childbirth - Google Patents

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EP0560273A2
EP0560273A2 EP93103733A EP93103733A EP0560273A2 EP 0560273 A2 EP0560273 A2 EP 0560273A2 EP 93103733 A EP93103733 A EP 93103733A EP 93103733 A EP93103733 A EP 93103733A EP 0560273 A2 EP0560273 A2 EP 0560273A2
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  • the invention relates to a relaxation device for birth preparation.
  • a relaxation device for birth preparation.
  • Such a relaxation device is intended, in particular in the phases before birth, to massage and relax the pelvic floor muscles and thus to better process the stretching pain in the pelvic floor area.
  • air-filled balls are known as relaxation devices of this type, on which the woman giving birth sits down and receives a massage effect by circular movement of the pelvis.
  • Another major disadvantage of the balls used hitherto is that the woman giving birth assumes an unstable and thus unsafe sitting position. There is a risk that the woman giving birth will slide off the ball or tip over when the circular motion is carried out, which can lead to risks, particularly in the pressing phase.
  • the ball also blocks access to the vagina for examinations in the pre-parturition phases.
  • An electrode attached to monitor the child can slip and thus interfere with the transmission of the monitoring signals.
  • the invention has for its object to develop a relaxation device for birth preparation to avoid the disadvantages mentioned above, with which relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles is ensured in particular in a horizontal direction, a stable sitting position is achieved and access to the vagina is kept open for examinations and controls.
  • the relaxation device consists of two essentially identically shaped balloon or ring-shaped bodies which are arranged and connected to one another in such a way that when they rest on a floor surface in their upper region they are separated from one another by a gap narrowing downwards are separated and form a seat on the top for a person who sits down on both bodies.
  • the two interconnected balloon-shaped bodies create a stable and safe sitting position for the parturient. Lateral slipping off the relaxation device or tipping over is avoided.
  • Electrodes for monitoring the child can be attached and removed freely. The monitoring signals are transmitted undisturbed. Liquids such as amniotic fluid or blood can also drain off unhindered.
  • the two bodies are essentially rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis which represents the connecting line between the two bodies.
  • rolling movements can be carried out parallel to the connecting line.
  • a rhythmic sequence of movements is possible, which increases the massage and relaxation effect.
  • the two bodies can be designed essentially mirror-symmetrical with respect to the central plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry.
  • This design is not only expedient in terms of production technology, but also allows further rhythmic movements, in particular in the direction of the connecting line.
  • the two bodies essentially have the shape of a ring with a circular or oval cross section.
  • the two bodies can also be formed in any other suitable shape, e.g. B. in the form of a pinched in the direction of the axis of symmetry or two spherical caps connected to each other on their periphery.
  • the gap between the both bodies relatively steep and deep, so that the above advantages of the invention are optimally realized.
  • the two bodies can have annular steps or ribs.
  • the gradations or ribs serve to strengthen the body in the area of the gap and prevent excessive traction of the body in a horizontal direction when the woman giving birth is seated.
  • the annular steps or ribs preferably extend over the opposite halves of the bodies.
  • any suitable material can be selected as the material of the two bodies, which is sufficiently elastic to carry out movements and soft to form a relaxed sitting position.
  • the two bodies can in particular be hollow and have a filling made of air, water, a gel, or foam-like or other suitable materials.
  • the two bodies are connected to one another by an axis which is guided through through openings in the two bodies.
  • the axle can have fastening means at its two ends for bearing against the two sides of the body facing away from one another under pressure. It can be a rigid or flexible axis.
  • the axle has a thread at both ends.
  • the fastening means can then comprise a nut and a holding part arranged in a form-fitting manner between the respective body and the nut.
  • the nuts are then screwed onto the threaded end of the axles in such a way that all the parts are pressed together.
  • the holding part can conform to the shape of the body be adapted to the area in which the holding part rests on the respective body.
  • the holding part on its end face facing away from the respective body has an annular flange which is designed as a handle.
  • a handle can also be arranged on the sides of the bodies facing away from one another or embedded in the relevant sides of the bodies.
  • the invention also includes all other suitable connections between the two bodies.
  • the two bodies can be connected to one another by welding.
  • the relaxation device consists of two identical annular bodies 1 and 2 with a circular cross section.
  • the two bodies 1 and 2 are connected to one another by an axis 3, the diameter of which corresponds approximately to the inside diameter of the two annular bodies 1 and 2.
  • An intermediate ring 4 of smaller dimensions is arranged between the two annular bodies 1 and 2.
  • the intermediate ring 4 holds the two bodies 1 and 2 at a certain distance from each other, so that they are down in their upper and also lower region narrowing gap 5 are separated.
  • the body 1 and 2 and the intermediate ring 4 are dimensioned so that the top of the arrangement forms a seat for one person.
  • the gap 5 between the two bodies 1 and 2 allows relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles in a horizontal direction, as is desired by birth mechanics, when the pelvis is moved by the person sitting on the two bodies 1 and 2.
  • the axis 3 has fastening means for bearing against the two sides of the bodies 1 and 2 facing away from one another under pressure.
  • the axis 3 is provided with a thread 6 at both ends.
  • the fastening means each comprise a nut 7 and a holding part 8 arranged in a form-fitting manner between the respective bodies 1 or 2 and the nut 7.
  • the holding part 8 is funnel-shaped on the side facing the body 1 or 2 with a concave outer side, so that it can be in this area on the respective body 1 or 2.
  • the holding part 8 has on its end face facing away from the respective body 1 or 2 an annular flange 9 on which an annular handle 10 is arranged.
  • a suitable securing means (not shown in the drawing) can be provided.

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In order to promote relaxation of the pelvic muscles, a relaxation device for preparing for childbirth has two balloon-shaped or annular bodies (1, 2) which are of essentially identical design and are arranged and connected to one another in such a way that they are separated from one another in their upper region by a downwardly narrowing gap (5) when they rest on a ground surface, and that at the top they form a seating surface for a woman sitting down on both bodies (1, 2). <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Entspannungsgerät zur Geburtsvorbereitung. Ein solches Entspannungsgerät soll insbesondere in den Phasen vor der Geburt zu einer Massage und Entspannung der Beckenbodenmuskulatur und somit zu einer besseren Verarbeitung der Dehnungsschmerzen im Beckenbodenbereich dienen.The invention relates to a relaxation device for birth preparation. Such a relaxation device is intended, in particular in the phases before birth, to massage and relax the pelvic floor muscles and thus to better process the stretching pain in the pelvic floor area.

Als Entspannungsgeräte dieser Art sind bisher mit Luft gefüllte Bälle bekannt, auf die sich die Gebärende hinsetzt und durch kreisende Bewegung des Beckens eine Massagewirkung erhält.So far, air-filled balls are known as relaxation devices of this type, on which the woman giving birth sits down and receives a massage effect by circular movement of the pelvis.

Trotz dieser Massagewirkung wird jedoch beim Aufsetzen auf den Ball der Beckenboden in vertikaler Richtung nach oben komprimiert. Geburtsmechanisch ist jedoch gerade eine Entspannung in waagerechter Richtung, d. h. vom Beckenboden nach außen und damit nach unten wünschenswert. In dieser Beziehung wird durch die bisher in Form von Bällen bekannten Entspannungsgeräte das Gegenteil bewirkt.Despite this massage effect, however, the pelvic floor is compressed in the vertical direction when it is placed on the ball. In terms of birth mechanics, however, there is a relaxation in a horizontal direction, i.e. H. from the pelvic floor outwards and therefore desirable downwards. In this regard, the relaxation devices known to date in the form of balls have the opposite effect.

Ein weiterer wesentlicher Nachteil der bisher verwendeten Bälle besteht darin, daß die Gebärende darauf eine instabile und somit unsichere Sitzposition einnimmt. Es besteht die Gefahr, daß die Gebärende bei Durchführung der kreisenden Bewegung vom Ball abrutscht oder mit diesem umkippt, was insbesondere in der Pressphase zu Risiken führen kann.Another major disadvantage of the balls used hitherto is that the woman giving birth assumes an unstable and thus unsafe sitting position. There is a risk that the woman giving birth will slide off the ball or tip over when the circular motion is carried out, which can lead to risks, particularly in the pressing phase.

Durch den Ball wird weiterhin der Zugang zur Vagina für Untersuchungen in den Phasen vor der Geburt versperrt. Eine zur Überwachung des Kindes angebrachte Elektrode kann verrutschen und somit die Übertragung der Überwachungssignale gestört werden.The ball also blocks access to the vagina for examinations in the pre-parturition phases. An electrode attached to monitor the child can slip and thus interfere with the transmission of the monitoring signals.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, zur Vermeidung der oben genannten Nachteile ein Entspannungsgerät zur Geburtsvorbereitung zu entwickeln, womit eine Entspannung der Beckenbodenmuskulatur insbesondere in waagerechter Richtung gewahrleistet ist, eine stabile Sitzposition erreicht wird und der Zugang zur Vagina für Untersuchungen und Kontrollen offengehalten wird.The invention has for its object to develop a relaxation device for birth preparation to avoid the disadvantages mentioned above, with which relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles is ensured in particular in a horizontal direction, a stable sitting position is achieved and access to the vagina is kept open for examinations and controls.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß das Entspannungsgerät aus zwei im wesentlichen gleich gestalteten ballon- oder ringförmigen Körpern besteht, die so angeordnet und miteinander verbunden sind, daß sie bei Auflage auf einer Bodenfläche in ihrem oberen Bereich durch einen sich nach unten verengenden Spalt voneinander getrennt sind und an ihrer Oberseite eine Sitzfläche für eine sich auf beide Körper niedersetzende Person bilden.The object is achieved in that the relaxation device consists of two essentially identically shaped balloon or ring-shaped bodies which are arranged and connected to one another in such a way that when they rest on a floor surface in their upper region they are separated from one another by a gap narrowing downwards are separated and form a seat on the top for a person who sits down on both bodies.

Aufgrund des Spaltes zwischen den beiden Körpern wird durch Bewegung des Beckens der auf den beiden Körpern sitzenden Gebärenden eine Entspannung der Beckenbodenmuskulatur in waagerechter Richtung, wie sie geburtsmechanisch erwünscht ist, erreicht. Der trichterförmige Spalt bewirkt zusammen mit der sich über die Oberseite der beiden Körper erstreckenden breiten Sitzfläche eine sanfte waagerechte Traktion der Glutealmuskulatur und damit einen zielgerichteten Einsatz der Kräfte in vertikaler Richtung. Damit ist ein autogenes Training der in Anspruch genommenen Beckenbodenmuskulatur möglich. Rhytmische Bewegungen auf den beiden ballonförmigen Körpern führen zu einer besseren Verarbeitung der Dehnungsschmerzen im Beckenbodenbereich während der Pressphase.Because of the gap between the two bodies, relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles in a horizontal direction, as is desired in terms of birth mechanics, is achieved by moving the pelvis of the parturients sitting on the two bodies. The funnel-shaped gap, together with the wide seat that extends over the top of the two bodies, results in gentle horizontal traction of the gluteal muscles and thus targeted use of the forces in the vertical direction. This enables autogenic training of the pelvic floor muscles used. Rhythmic movements on the two balloon-shaped bodies lead to better processing of the stretching pain in the pelvic floor area during the pressing phase.

Die beiden miteinander verbundenen ballonförmigen Körper schaffen eine stabile und sichere Sitzposition für die Gebärende. Ein seitliches Abrutschen vom Entspannungsgerät oder Umkippen desselben wird vermieden.The two interconnected balloon-shaped bodies create a stable and safe sitting position for the parturient. Lateral slipping off the relaxation device or tipping over is avoided.

Aufgrund des zwischen den beiden Körpern angeordneten trichterförmigen Spaltes bleibt der Zugang zur Vagina für Untersuchungen und Kontrollen frei. Elektroden zur Überwachung des Kindes können ungehindert angebracht und entfernt werden. Die Überwachungssignale werden ungestört übertragen. Weiterhin können Flüssigkeiten, wie Fruchtwasser oder Blut ungehindert abfließen.Due to the funnel-shaped gap arranged between the two bodies, access to the vagina remains free for examinations and controls. Electrodes for monitoring the child can be attached and removed freely. The monitoring signals are transmitted undisturbed. Liquids such as amniotic fluid or blood can also drain off unhindered.

In einer bevorzugten Ausbildung der beiden Körper sind diese im wesentlichen rotationssymmetrisch bezüglich einer Achse ausgebildet, die die Verbindungslinie zwischen den beiden Körpern darstellt. Mit den so gestalteten Körpern können Rollbewegungen parallel zur Verbindungslinie durchgeführt werden. Durch Vor- und Zurückrollen ist ein rhytmischer Bewegungsablauf möglich, der die Massage- und Entspannungswirkung erhöht.In a preferred embodiment of the two bodies, they are essentially rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis which represents the connecting line between the two bodies. With the bodies designed in this way, rolling movements can be carried out parallel to the connecting line. By rolling back and forth, a rhythmic sequence of movements is possible, which increases the massage and relaxation effect.

In einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung können die beiden Körper im wesentlichen spiegelsymmetrisch bezüglich der zur Symmetrieachse senkrechten Mittelebene ausgebildet sein. Diese Gestaltung ist nicht nur herstellungstechnisch zweckmäßig sondern erlaubt darüber hinaus auch weitere rhytmische Bewegungen insbesondere in Richtung der Verbindungslinie.In a further development of the invention, the two bodies can be designed essentially mirror-symmetrical with respect to the central plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry. This design is not only expedient in terms of production technology, but also allows further rhythmic movements, in particular in the direction of the connecting line.

Bei einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel weisen die beiden Körper im wesentlichen die Gestalt eines Rings mit kreisförmigem oder ovalem Querschnitt auf. Die beiden Körper können jedoch auch in jeder anderen geeigneten Gestalt ausgebildet sein, z. B. in der Gestalt einer in Richtung der Symmetrieachse gequetschten Kugel oder zweier an ihrer Peripherie miteinander verbundenen Kugelkalotten. Bei den erwähnten Ausführungen fällt der Spalt zwischen den beiden Körpern relativ steil und tief ab, so daß die oben genannten Vorteile der Erfindung optimal verwirklicht werden.In a preferred embodiment, the two bodies essentially have the shape of a ring with a circular or oval cross section. However, the two bodies can also be formed in any other suitable shape, e.g. B. in the form of a pinched in the direction of the axis of symmetry or two spherical caps connected to each other on their periphery. In the mentioned versions, the gap between the both bodies relatively steep and deep, so that the above advantages of the invention are optimally realized.

Zumindest im Bereich des Spaltes können die beiden Körper ringförmige Abstufungen oder Rippen aufweisen. Die Abstufungen bzw. Rippen dienen zur Verstärkung der Körper im Bereich des Spaltes und verhindern eine zu starke Traktion der Körper in waagerechter Richtung beim Aufsitzen der Gebärenden. Vorzugsweise erstrecken sich die ringförmigen Abstufungen oder Rippen über die gegenüberliegenden Hälften der Körper.At least in the area of the gap, the two bodies can have annular steps or ribs. The gradations or ribs serve to strengthen the body in the area of the gap and prevent excessive traction of the body in a horizontal direction when the woman giving birth is seated. The annular steps or ribs preferably extend over the opposite halves of the bodies.

Als Material der beiden Körper kann jedes geeignete Material gewählt werden, das genügend elastisch zur Durchführung von Bewegungen und weich zur Bildung einer entspannten Sitzposition ist. Die beiden Körper können insbesondere hohl sein und eine Füllung aus Luft, Wasser, einem Gel, oder schaumartigen oder anderen geeigneten Materialien aufweisen.Any suitable material can be selected as the material of the two bodies, which is sufficiently elastic to carry out movements and soft to form a relaxed sitting position. The two bodies can in particular be hollow and have a filling made of air, water, a gel, or foam-like or other suitable materials.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführung der Erfindung sind die beiden Körper durch eine Achse miteinander verbunden, die durch Durchgangsöffnungen in den beiden Körpern geführt ist. Die Achse kann an ihren beiden Enden Befestigungsmittel zur Anlage an die beiden voneinander abgewandten Seiten der Körper unter Pressdruck aufweisen. Es kann sich dabei um eine starre oder flexible Achse handeln.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the two bodies are connected to one another by an axis which is guided through through openings in the two bodies. The axle can have fastening means at its two ends for bearing against the two sides of the body facing away from one another under pressure. It can be a rigid or flexible axis.

In einer besonderen Ausbildung weist die Achse an ihren beiden Enden ein Gewinde auf. Die Befestigungsmittel können dann eine Mutter und ein zwischen dem jeweiligen Körper und der Mutter formschlüssig angeordnetes Halteteil umfassen. Die Muttern werden dann so auf das Gewindeende der Achsen aufgeschraubt, daß alle Teile unter Pressdruck aneinander anliegen.In a special embodiment, the axle has a thread at both ends. The fastening means can then comprise a nut and a holding part arranged in a form-fitting manner between the respective body and the nut. The nuts are then screwed onto the threaded end of the axles in such a way that all the parts are pressed together.

Insbesondere kann das Halteteil an die Form der Körper in dem Bereich, in dem das Halteteil an dem jeweiligen Körper anliegt, angepaßt sein.In particular, the holding part can conform to the shape of the body be adapted to the area in which the holding part rests on the respective body.

In einer bevorzugten Ausbildung weist das Halteteil an seiner vom jeweiligen Körper abgewandten Stirnseite einen Ringförmigen Flansch auf, der als Griff ausgebildet ist. In anderen Ausführungen kann ein Griff auch an den voneinander abgewandten Seiten der Körper angeordnet oder in die betreffenden Seiten der Körper eingelassen sein.In a preferred embodiment, the holding part on its end face facing away from the respective body has an annular flange which is designed as a handle. In other embodiments, a handle can also be arranged on the sides of the bodies facing away from one another or embedded in the relevant sides of the bodies.

Daneben schließt die Erfindung auch alle anderen geeigneten Verbindungen zwischen den beiden Körpern ein. Insbesondere können die beiden Körper durch Verschweißen miteinander verbunden sein.The invention also includes all other suitable connections between the two bodies. In particular, the two bodies can be connected to one another by welding.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird im folgenden anhand der Zeichnung näher beschrieben. Es zeigen:

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eine Vorderansicht eines Entspannungsgerätes,
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An embodiment of the invention is described below with reference to the drawing. Show it:
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Wie aus der Zeichnung hervorgeht, besteht das Entspannungsgerät aus zwei gleichgestalteten ringförmigen Körpern 1 und 2 mit kreisförmigem Querschnitt. Die beiden Körper 1 und 2 sind durch eine Achse 3, deren Durchmesser etwa dem Innendurchmesser der beiden ringförmigen Körper 1 und 2 entspricht, miteinander verbunden.As can be seen from the drawing, the relaxation device consists of two identical annular bodies 1 and 2 with a circular cross section. The two bodies 1 and 2 are connected to one another by an axis 3, the diameter of which corresponds approximately to the inside diameter of the two annular bodies 1 and 2.

Zwischen den beiden ringförmigen Körpern 1 und 2 ist ein Zwischenring 4 kleinerer Abmessungen angeordnet. Der Zwischenring 4 hält die beiden Körper 1 und 2 in einem gewissen Abstand voneinander, so daß sie in ihrem oberen und ebenfalls unteren Bereich durch einen sich nach unten verengenden Spalt 5 voneinander getrennt sind. Die Körper 1 und 2 und der Zwischenring 4 sind so bemessen, daß die Oberseite der Anordnung eine Sitzfläche für eine Person bildet. Der Spalt 5 zwischen den beiden Körpern 1 und 2 ermöglicht bei Bewegung des Beckens der auf den beiden Körpern 1 und 2 sitzenden Person eine Entspannung der Beckenbodenmuskulatur in waagerechter Richtung, wie sie Geburtsmechanisch erwünscht ist.An intermediate ring 4 of smaller dimensions is arranged between the two annular bodies 1 and 2. The intermediate ring 4 holds the two bodies 1 and 2 at a certain distance from each other, so that they are down in their upper and also lower region narrowing gap 5 are separated. The body 1 and 2 and the intermediate ring 4 are dimensioned so that the top of the arrangement forms a seat for one person. The gap 5 between the two bodies 1 and 2 allows relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles in a horizontal direction, as is desired by birth mechanics, when the pelvis is moved by the person sitting on the two bodies 1 and 2.

Die Achse 3 weist an ihren beiden Enden Befestigungsmittel zur Anlage an die beiden voneinander abgewandten Seiten der Körper 1 und 2 unter Pressdruck auf.At its two ends, the axis 3 has fastening means for bearing against the two sides of the bodies 1 and 2 facing away from one another under pressure.

Wie insbesondere in Fig. 3 gezeigt ist, ist die Achse 3 an ihren beiden Enden mit einem Gewinde 6 versehen. Die Befestigungsmittel umfassen je eine Mutter 7 und ein zwischen den jeweiligen Körpern 1 bzw. 2 und der Mutter 7 formschlüssig angeordnetes Halteteil 8. Das Halteteil 8 ist an der dem Körper 1 bzw. 2 zugewanten Seite trichterförmig mit konkaver Außenseite gestaltet, so daß es sich in diesem Bereich an den jeweiligen Körper 1 bzw. 2 anlegt. Weiterhin weist das Halteteil 8 an seiner vom jeweiligen Körper 1 bzw. 2 abgewandten Stirnseite einen ringförmigen Flansch 9 auf, an dem ein ringförmiger Haltegriff 10 angeordnet ist.As shown in particular in Fig. 3, the axis 3 is provided with a thread 6 at both ends. The fastening means each comprise a nut 7 and a holding part 8 arranged in a form-fitting manner between the respective bodies 1 or 2 and the nut 7. The holding part 8 is funnel-shaped on the side facing the body 1 or 2 with a concave outer side, so that it can be in this area on the respective body 1 or 2. Furthermore, the holding part 8 has on its end face facing away from the respective body 1 or 2 an annular flange 9 on which an annular handle 10 is arranged.

Um ein Ablösen der Muttern 7 von der Achse 3 zu verhindern, kann eine geeignete Sicherung (in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen sein.In order to prevent the nuts 7 from detaching from the axis 3, a suitable securing means (not shown in the drawing) can be provided.

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Entspannungsgerät zur Geburtsvorbereitung, gekennzeichnet durch zwei im wesentlichen gleich gestaltete ballon- oder ringförmige Körper (1, 2), die so angeordnet und miteinander verbunden sind, daß sie bei Auflage auf einer Bodenfläche in ihrem oberen Bereich durch einen sich nach unten verengenden Spalt (5) voneinander getrennt sind und an ihrer Oberseite eine Sitzfläche für eine sich auf beide Körper (1, 2) niederlassende Person bilden.Relaxation device for birth preparation, characterized by two essentially identically shaped balloon or ring-shaped bodies (1, 2), which are arranged and connected to each other in such a way that when resting on a floor surface in their upper area they are narrowed by a gap (5 ) are separated from each other and form on their top a seat for a person settling on both bodies (1, 2). Entspannungsgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die beiden Körper (1, 2) im wesentlichen rotationssymmetrisch bezüglich einer Achse ausgebildet sind, die die Verbindungslinie zwischen den beiden Körpern darstellt.Relaxation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the two bodies (1, 2) are essentially rotationally symmetrical with respect to an axis which represents the connecting line between the two bodies. Entspannungsgerät nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die beiden Körper (1, 2) im wesentlichen spiegelsymmetrisch bezüglich der zur Symmetrieachse senkrechten Mittelebene sind.Relaxation device according to claim 2, characterized in that the two bodies (1, 2) are substantially mirror-symmetrical with respect to the central plane perpendicular to the axis of symmetry. Entspannungsgerät nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die beiden Körper (1, 2) im wesentlichen die Gestalt eines Rings mit kreisförmigem oder ovalem Querschnitt aufweisen.Relaxation device according to claim 3, characterized in that the two bodies (1, 2) have essentially the shape of a ring with a circular or oval cross-section. Entspannungsgerät nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zwischen den beiden ringförigen Körpern (1, 2) ein Zwischenring (4) kleinerer Abmessungen angeordnet ist.Relaxation device according to claim 4, characterized characterized in that an intermediate ring (4) of smaller dimensions is arranged between the two annular bodies (1, 2). Entspannungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die beiden Körper (1, 2) zumindest im Bereich des Spaltes (5) ringförmige Abstufungen oder Rippen aufweisen.Relaxation device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the two bodies (1, 2) have annular steps or ribs at least in the region of the gap (5). Entspannungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die beiden Körper (1, 2) durch eine Achse (3) miteinander verbunden sind, die durch Durchgangsöffnungen in den beiden Körper (1, 2) geführt ist und an ihren Enden Befestigungsmittel zur Anlage an die beiden voneinander abgewandten Seiten der Körper (1, 2) unter Pressdruck aufweist.Relaxation device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the two bodies (1, 2) are connected to one another by an axis (3) which is guided through through openings in the two bodies (1, 2) and fastening means at their ends for contacting the two sides facing away from one another, the body (1, 2) is under pressure. Entspannungsgerät nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Achse (3) an ihren beiden Enden ein Gewinde (6) aufweist und die Befestigungsmittel je eine Mutter (7) und ein zwischen dem jeweiligem Körper (1, 2) und der Mutter (7) formschlüssig angeordnetes Halteteil (8) umfassen.Relaxation device according to claim 7, characterized in that the axle (3) has a thread (6) at both ends and the fastening means each have a nut (7) and one between the respective body (1, 2) and the nut (7) include positively arranged holding part (8). Entspannungsgerät nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Halteteil (8) an die Form der Körper (1, 2) in dem Bereich, in dem das Halteteil (8) an dem jeweiligen Körper (1, 2) anliegt, angepaßt ist.Relaxation device according to claim 8, characterized in that the holding part (8) is adapted to the shape of the body (1, 2) in the area in which the holding part (8) lies against the respective body (1, 2). Entspannungsgerät nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Halteteil (8) an seiner vom jeweiligen Körper (1, 2) abgewandten Stirnseite einen ringförmigen Flansch (9) aufweist, der als Griff (10) ausgebildet ist.Relaxation device according to claim 9, characterized in that the holding part (8) on its end face facing away from the respective body (1, 2) has an annular flange (9) which is designed as a handle (10). Entspannungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die beiden Körper (1, 2) durch Verschweißen miteinander verbunden sind.Relaxation device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the two bodies (1, 2) are connected to one another by welding. Entspannungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die beiden Körper (1, 2) hohl und mit Luft gefüllt sind.Relaxation device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the two bodies (1, 2) are hollow and filled with air.
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