EP1008335A3 - Massager to be inserted in the back of a massage chair or the like, provided with improved vertical massage - Google Patents

Massager to be inserted in the back of a massage chair or the like, provided with improved vertical massage Download PDF

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EP1008335A3
EP1008335A3 EP99123104A EP99123104A EP1008335A3 EP 1008335 A3 EP1008335 A3 EP 1008335A3 EP 99123104 A EP99123104 A EP 99123104A EP 99123104 A EP99123104 A EP 99123104A EP 1008335 A3 EP1008335 A3 EP 1008335A3
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massage
massager
improved vertical
gearmotor
carriage
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EP1008335A2 (en
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Egidio Marcantoni
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CIAR SpA
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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
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0078—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains power-driven
    • 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
    • A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
    • A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
    • 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
    • A61H2201/0119—Support for the device
    • A61H2201/0138—Support for the device incorporated in furniture
    • A61H2201/0149—Seat or chair
    • 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
    • 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
    • A61H2201/50—Control means thereof
    • A61H2201/5058—Sensors or detectors
    • A61H2201/5064—Position sensors
    • A61H2201/5066—Limit switches

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Massaging Devices (AREA)
  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)

Abstract

A massager to be inserted in the back of a massage chair or the like, comprising a threaded shaft (2) along which a carriage (3) can slide, the carriage (3) being suitable to support a plurality of massage wheels (4) and being actuated along the threaded shaft (2) by a gearmotor (6), a control device (7, 8) being further provided for controlling actuation of the gearmotor (6) in order to switch the direction of rotation of the gearmotor (6) and accordingly switch the direction of motion of the carriage (3) along the threaded shaft (2).
EP99123104A 1998-12-09 1999-11-18 Massager to be inserted in the back of a massage chair or the like, provided with improved vertical massage Withdrawn EP1008335A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ITMI982644 1998-12-09
ITMI982644 IT1303827B1 (en) 1998-12-09 1998-12-09 MASSAGE DEVICE TO BE INSERTED INTO A BACK MASSAGE ARMCHAIR OR SIMILAR, EQUIPPED WITH VERTICAL MASSAGE

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EP1008335A2 EP1008335A2 (en) 2000-06-14
EP1008335A3 true EP1008335A3 (en) 2002-08-21

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JP (1) JP2000167000A (en)
IT (1) IT1303827B1 (en)

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB352046A (en) * 1930-02-11 1931-06-18 Paul Frank Improvements in or relating to apparatus for treatment of the body with sprayed applications and the like
US4718408A (en) * 1986-04-29 1988-01-12 Armando Barreiro Variable massage apparatus having a clutch selectively engaging alternate gears
US5419752A (en) * 1993-05-07 1995-05-30 Jockey Cycle, Inc. Muscle exercise apparatus for the physically disabled

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB352046A (en) * 1930-02-11 1931-06-18 Paul Frank Improvements in or relating to apparatus for treatment of the body with sprayed applications and the like
US4718408A (en) * 1986-04-29 1988-01-12 Armando Barreiro Variable massage apparatus having a clutch selectively engaging alternate gears
US5419752A (en) * 1993-05-07 1995-05-30 Jockey Cycle, Inc. Muscle exercise apparatus for the physically disabled

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EP1008335A2 (en) 2000-06-14
JP2000167000A (en) 2000-06-20
ITMI982644A1 (en) 2000-06-09
IT1303827B1 (en) 2001-02-23

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