EP1011599A1 - Massage apparatus operating by suction and mobilisation of the skin tissue - Google Patents

Massage apparatus operating by suction and mobilisation of the skin tissue

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EP1011599A1
EP1011599A1 EP98941525A EP98941525A EP1011599A1 EP 1011599 A1 EP1011599 A1 EP 1011599A1 EP 98941525 A EP98941525 A EP 98941525A EP 98941525 A EP98941525 A EP 98941525A EP 1011599 A1 EP1011599 A1 EP 1011599A1
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Louis-Paul Guitay
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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
    • A61H7/007—Kneading
    • A61H7/008—Suction kneading
    • 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
    • A61H15/0092—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains hand-held
    • 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
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
    • A61H9/005—Pneumatic massage

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  • the present invention relates to an improved massage device making it possible to carry out massages in a simple and effective manner, in which one exercises on the patient, who can be both a human being and an animal (horses, cattle, etc.). , an action of aspiration and mobilization of the cutaneous tissue.
  • the devices described in these latter documents essentially consist of two rollers mounted on a housing along parallel axes, which can be mounted either with a fixed center distance or with a variable center distance, which can be positively rotated, said case being connected to means comprising a conduit whose end opens into the space between the rollers, making it possible to create a depression which tends to suck the skin so that it forms a fold on which the rollers exert a pinch.
  • a new type of massage device which, like the devices of the type previously mentioned, makes it possible to exert a suction and mobilization of the skin tissue which is very effective and which is moreover more manageable, flexible to use and pleasant for the patient. Furthermore, such a device also offers the possibility of an instantaneous 360 ° action as well as practically non-existent friction on the skin making the massage sensation much more pleasant.
  • the new massage device which makes it possible to exert on the patient an action of aspiration and mobilization of the cutaneous tissue, is in the form of a manually actuable assembly comprising essentially a housing connected to a suction source and which has an internal chamber open on its face intended to be in contact with the patient's body as well as means making it possible to exert a mechanical action on the skin fold formed inside of the room during the massage operation, and it is characterized in that:
  • the suction chamber extends transversely over the entire width of the housing and is open at its two lateral ends;
  • the means for exerting the mechanical action consist of at least two mobile assemblies, arranged laterally on each side of the housing, bearing against the lateral walls in a leaktight manner, and which close the lateral openings of the suction chamber .
  • the housing is constituted by a monobloc assembly comprising an internal chamber connected to a suction source and which forms a transverse light open to its ends, intended to come into abutment against the patient's body, the active elements being mounted on the side walls of the housing by closing the side openings of the chamber.
  • the active elements consist, for example, of two disks mounted free in rotation around a shaft carried by the housing.
  • the suction produced inside the chamber is obtained by means of a plurality of conduits which open into the upper wall of said chamber.
  • the lower edges of the lumen can be straight, it can be envisaged to have a configuration of the internal chamber such that the lower edges forming the lumen are concave or convex or the like.
  • this suction circuit will include a solenoid valve produced in accordance with the teachings of patent application WO 95/0959 which makes it possible to obtain not only all or nothing operation, but also a control flow of the air fluid between two predetermined values, with the possibility of adjustment between said values, making it possible to obtain a “sequential, pulsation, rhythm” operation, such that during the massage operation, the suction rate varies cyclically.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a massage device produced in accordance with the invention, the means for performing the suction action not being shown;
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the housing that an apparatus according to the invention comprises:
  • - Figure 3 is a bottom view of Figure 2, comprising a partial section in its central part along AA of said figure and on which are represented the lateral active elements;
  • FIG. 4 is a sectional view along the axis BB of Figure 2, the lateral active elements also being shown.
  • the massage device which makes it possible to exert on the patient an action of aspiration and mobilization of the cutaneous tissue, is therefore in the form of an assembly, designated by the general reference (1), which can be actuated manually, and which is permanently or removably connected via a conduit (2) to a source of suction, not shown.
  • This assembly (1) is in the form of a housing (3) which comprises an internal chamber (4) open on its face intended to be in contact with the patient's body, chamber which is associated with means making it possible to exert a mechanical action on the skin fold formed inside said chamber during the massage operation.
  • the suction chamber (4) extends transversely over the entire width of the housing and is open at its two lateral ends.
  • the dimensions of this room will be adapted according to the type of massage that one wants to carry out, for example treatment on a large surface or on the contrary on a very localized area, treatment of subjects of different morphology, for example children, adults, animals ... .
  • Figures 2, 3 and 4 illustrate a massage head according to the invention substantially on a scale 1 of medium size.
  • the means which make it possible to exert the mechanical action consist of two mobile assemblies (7,8) arranged laterally on each side of the housing (3), bearing against the side walls, in a sealed manner, and which close the side openings of the suction chamber (4).
  • the housing (3) is advantageously in the form of a one-piece assembly, the active elements (7,8) advantageously being made up of two disks mounted free in rotation around axes (9) carried by the housing (3), the assembly being carried out in a conventional manner by means of suitable bearings and bearings.
  • the diameter of the discs will generally be between 1 cm and 12 cm, which allows for a full range of devices to treat any type of subject and any area of the body.
  • the upper limit of 12 cm given above is not however limiting and it can be envisaged to have a larger diameter of the discs.
  • the suction inside the chamber to form the skin fold is formed through one or more conduits (10) which open into the upper wall (11) of the chamber (4).
  • these conduits are four in number, are oriented orthogonally to the wall (11) of the chamber and open into a common conduit (12) connected to the suction source.
  • Such an apparatus design therefore makes it possible to obtain an action on the skin fold such as during the massage operation, under the combined action of the suction and the speed of advance against the patient's body, forms a fold which winds and unwinds and on the lateral faces of which the discs (7,8) are supported, discs which are driven in rotation and which therefore accompany the displacement of the fold by practically eliminating any phenomenon of friction with the skin surface.
  • the invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, but it covers all the variants produced in the same spirit, the structure of the housing, simply shown schematically in the example illustrated, having an external shape of course adapted to facilitate handling by the operator.

Abstract

The invention concerns a massage apparatus operating by suction and mobilisation of the skin tissue, in the form of a manually operated set (1), essentially comprising a housing connected to a suction source and including an inner chamber (4) open on its surface designed to be in contact with the patient's body and means for exerting a mechanical action on the skin fold formed inside said chamber (4) during the massage. The invention is characterised in that the suction chamber extends transversely over the whole width of the housing and is open at its two lateral ends; the means for exerting a mechanical action consist of at least two mobile sets (7, 8) laterally arranged on each housing (3) side, resting sealed against the side walls and obstructing the lateral openings of the suction chamber.

Description

APPAREIL DE MASSAGE EXERÇANT UNE ACTION D'ASPIRATION ET DE MOBILISATION DU TTSSU CUTANE.MASSAGE APPARATUS EXERCISING SUCTION AND MOBILIZATION ACTION OF THE CUTANEOUS TTSSU.
La présente invention a trait à un appareil de massage perfectionné permettant de réaliser de manière simple, efficace, des massages dans lesquels on exerce sur le patient, qui peut être aussi bien un être humain qu'un animal (chevaux, bovidés...), une action d'aspiration et de mobilisation du tissu cutané.The present invention relates to an improved massage device making it possible to carry out massages in a simple and effective manner, in which one exercises on the patient, who can be both a human being and an animal (horses, cattle, etc.). , an action of aspiration and mobilization of the cutaneous tissue.
Il a été proposé depuis des décennies de réaliser des appareils de ce type, comme cela ressort notamment du FR-A-409 202, du brevet suisse 168 279, des brevets US 3 297 024 et 2 574 601, ainsi que des FR-A-1 590 131 et 2 057 514, de réaliser de tels appareils afin de faciliter le travail du masseur. D'une manière générale, on peut dire que ces appareils permettent d'exercer sur le corps d'une action de pression, de déplacement, de friction par vibration, d'aspiration... .It has been proposed for decades to produce devices of this type, as is apparent in particular from FR-A-409 202, Swiss patent 168 279, US patents 3,297,024 and 2,574,601, as well as FR-A -1 590 131 and 2 057 514, to make such devices in order to facilitate the work of the masseur. In general, we can say that these devices allow to exert on the body an action of pressure, displacement, friction by vibration, suction ....
Plus récemment, dans les brevets européens 224 422, 284 527 et FR-A-2 723 310, l'Inventeur de la présente demande a proposé des appareils de massage perfectionnés qui permettent de réaliser de manière simple, efficace, des massages du type « palpé-roulé ».More recently, in European patents 224,422, 284,527 and FR-A-2,723,310, the inventor of the present application has proposed sophisticated massage devices which make it possible to carry out massages of the " palpé-roulé ”.
D'une manière générale, les appareils décrit dans ces derniers documents sont constitués essentiellement de deux rouleaux montés sur un boîtier selon des axes parallèles, pouvant être montés soit à entraxe fixe soit à entraxe variable, pouvant être entraînés positivement en rotation, ledit boîtier étant relié à des moyens comprenant un conduit dont l'extrémité débouche dans l'espace compris entre les rouleaux, permettant de créer une dépression qui tend à aspirer la peau de telle sorte qu'elle forme un pli sur lequel les rouleaux exercent un pincement.In general, the devices described in these latter documents essentially consist of two rollers mounted on a housing along parallel axes, which can be mounted either with a fixed center distance or with a variable center distance, which can be positively rotated, said case being connected to means comprising a conduit whose end opens into the space between the rollers, making it possible to create a depression which tends to suck the skin so that it forms a fold on which the rollers exert a pinch.
De tels appareils donnent entière satisfaction d'un point de vue pratique, mais demandent cependant une certaine dextérité de la part de l'opérateur, notamment lorsque l'on souhaite opérer des changements rapides de direction de l'action de massage. Par ailleurs, dans ce type d'appareil, il se produit un frottement contre les parois latérales, ce qui entraîne une action relativement énergique de la part de l'opérateur, et donc une fatigue pour ce dernier. De plus, ces frottements sont parfois ressentis de manière désagréable par le patient.Such devices are entirely satisfactory from a practical point of view, but nevertheless require a certain dexterity on the part of the operator, in particular when it is desired to effect rapid changes in the direction of the massage action. Furthermore, in this type of device, there is friction against the side walls, which results in a relatively energetic action on the part of the operator, and therefore fatigue for the latter. In addition, this friction is sometimes felt unpleasantly by the patient.
Or on a trouvé, et c'est ce qui fait l'objet de la présente invention, un nouveau type d'appareil de massage qui, tout comme les appareils du type précédemment mentionnés, permet d'exercer une action d'aspiration et de mobilisation du tissu cutané ayant une grande efficacité et qui par ailleurs, est beaucoup plus maniable, souple d'emploi et agréable pour le patient. Par ailleurs, un tel appareil offre également la possibilité d'une action instantanée à 360° ainsi qu'un frottement pratiquement inexistant sur la peau rendant la sensation de massage beaucoup plus agréable.Now we have found, and this is what is the subject of the present invention, a new type of massage device which, like the devices of the type previously mentioned, makes it possible to exert a suction and mobilization of the skin tissue which is very effective and which is moreover more manageable, flexible to use and pleasant for the patient. Furthermore, such a device also offers the possibility of an instantaneous 360 ° action as well as practically non-existent friction on the skin making the massage sensation much more pleasant.
De plus, compte tenu du fait que l'appareil conforme à l'invention entraîne des frottements limités, cela permet de réaliser des ensembles de massage non motorisés de grande dimension.In addition, taking into account the fact that the device according to the invention causes limited friction, this makes it possible to produce large nonmotorized massage assemblies.
D'une manière générale, le nouvel appareil de massage conforme à l'invention et qui permet d'exercer sur le patient une action d'aspiration et de mobilisation du tissu cutané, se présente sous la forme d'un ensemble actionnable manuellement comprenant essentiellement un boîtier relié à une source d'aspiration et qui comporte une chambre interne ouverte sur sa face destinée à être en contact avec le corps du patient ainsi que des moyens permettant d'exercer une action mécanique sur le pli de peau formé à l'intérieur de la chambre lors de l'opération de massage, et il se caractérise en ce que :In general, the new massage device according to the invention and which makes it possible to exert on the patient an action of aspiration and mobilization of the cutaneous tissue, is in the form of a manually actuable assembly comprising essentially a housing connected to a suction source and which has an internal chamber open on its face intended to be in contact with the patient's body as well as means making it possible to exert a mechanical action on the skin fold formed inside of the room during the massage operation, and it is characterized in that:
- la chambre d'aspiration s'étend transversalement sur toute la largeur du boîtier et est ouverte à ses deux extrémités latérales ;- The suction chamber extends transversely over the entire width of the housing and is open at its two lateral ends;
- les moyens permettant d'exercer l'action mécanique sont constitués par au moins deux ensembles mobiles, disposés latéralement de chaque côté du boîtier, en appui contre les parois latérales de manière étanche, et qui obturent les ouvertures latérales de la chambre d'aspiration.- The means for exerting the mechanical action consist of at least two mobile assemblies, arranged laterally on each side of the housing, bearing against the lateral walls in a leaktight manner, and which close the lateral openings of the suction chamber .
Selon une forme de réalisation préférentielle conforme à l'invention, le boîtier est constitué par un ensemble monobloc comportant une chambre interne reliée à une source d'aspiration et qui forme une lumière transversale ouverte à ses extrémités, destinée à venir en appui contre le corps du patient, les éléments actifs étant montés sur les parois latérales du boîtier en obturant les ouvertures latérales de la chambre.According to a preferred embodiment according to the invention, the housing is constituted by a monobloc assembly comprising an internal chamber connected to a suction source and which forms a transverse light open to its ends, intended to come into abutment against the patient's body, the active elements being mounted on the side walls of the housing by closing the side openings of the chamber.
Selon cette forme de réalisation, les éléments actifs sont constitués, par exemple, de deux disques montés libres en rotation autour d'un arbre porté par le boîtier.According to this embodiment, the active elements consist, for example, of two disks mounted free in rotation around a shaft carried by the housing.
Par ailleurs, dans ce mode de réalisation, l'aspiration produite à l'intérieur de la chambre est obtenue au moyen d'une pluralité de conduits qui débouchent dans la paroi supérieure de ladite chambre.Furthermore, in this embodiment, the suction produced inside the chamber is obtained by means of a plurality of conduits which open into the upper wall of said chamber.
Si les bords inférieurs de la lumière peuvent être rectilignes, il peut être envisagé d'avoir une configuration de la chambre interne telle que les bords inférieurs formant la lumière soient concaves ou convexes ou autres. De plus, il peut également être envisagé de monter à l'intérieur de la chambre des rouleaux transversaux actifs agissant d'une manière similaire aux enseignements des brevets précités au nom de l'Inventeur.If the lower edges of the lumen can be straight, it can be envisaged to have a configuration of the internal chamber such that the lower edges forming the lumen are concave or convex or the like. In addition, it can also be envisaged to mount inside the chamber active transverse rollers acting in a manner similar to the teachings of the aforementioned patents in the name of the Inventor.
Enfin, l'appareil conforme à l'invention sera relié à la sortie d'un circuit d'aspiration approprié. De préférence, ce circuit d'aspiration comportera une électrovanne réalisée conformément aux enseignements de la demande de brevet WO 95/0959 qui permet d'obtenir non seulement un fonctionnement en tout ou rien, mais également un débit contrôle du fluide d'air entre deux valeurs prédéterminées, avec possibilité de réglage entre lesdites valeurs, permettant d'obtenir un fonctionnement « séquentiel, de pulsation, de rythme », tel qu'en cours de l'opération de massage, le taux d'aspiration varie de manière cyclique.Finally, the device according to the invention will be connected to the outlet of an appropriate suction circuit. Preferably, this suction circuit will include a solenoid valve produced in accordance with the teachings of patent application WO 95/0959 which makes it possible to obtain not only all or nothing operation, but also a control flow of the air fluid between two predetermined values, with the possibility of adjustment between said values, making it possible to obtain a “sequential, pulsation, rhythm” operation, such that during the massage operation, the suction rate varies cyclically.
L'invention et les avantages qu'elle apporte seront cependant mieux compris grâce à l'exemple de réalisation donné ci-après à titre indicatif, mais non limitatif, et qui est illustré par les schémas annexés dans lesquels :The invention and the advantages which it brings will however be better understood thanks to the example of embodiment given below for information, but not limitation, and which is illustrated by the appended diagrams in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un appareil de massage réalisé conformément à l'invention, les moyens permettant de réaliser l'action d'aspiration n'étant pas représentés ; - la figure 2 est une vue de côté du boîtier que comporte un appareil conforme à l'invention : - la figure 3 est une vue de dessous de la figure 2, comportant une coupe partielle dans sa partie centrale selon AA de ladite figure et sur laquelle sont représentés les éléments actifs latéraux ;- Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a massage device produced in accordance with the invention, the means for performing the suction action not being shown; FIG. 2 is a side view of the housing that an apparatus according to the invention comprises: - Figure 3 is a bottom view of Figure 2, comprising a partial section in its central part along AA of said figure and on which are represented the lateral active elements;
- la figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon l'axe BB de la figure 2, les éléments actifs latéraux étant également représentés.- Figure 4 is a sectional view along the axis BB of Figure 2, the lateral active elements also being shown.
En se référant aux schémas annexés, l'appareil de massage conforme à l'invention et qui permet d'exercer sur le patient une action d'aspiration et de mobilisation du tissu cutané, se présente donc sous la forme d'un ensemble, désigné par la référence générale (1), actionnable manuellement, et qui est relié de manière permanente ou amovible par l'intermédiaire d'un conduit (2) à une source d'aspiration non représentée. Cet ensemble (1) se présente sous la forme d'un boîtier (3) qui comporte une chambre interne (4) ouverte sur sa face destinée à être en contact avec le corps du patient, chambre qui est associée à des moyens permettant d'exercer une action mécanique sur le pli de peau formé à l'intérieur de ladite chambre lors de l'opération de massage.Referring to the attached diagrams, the massage device according to the invention and which makes it possible to exert on the patient an action of aspiration and mobilization of the cutaneous tissue, is therefore in the form of an assembly, designated by the general reference (1), which can be actuated manually, and which is permanently or removably connected via a conduit (2) to a source of suction, not shown. This assembly (1) is in the form of a housing (3) which comprises an internal chamber (4) open on its face intended to be in contact with the patient's body, chamber which is associated with means making it possible to exert a mechanical action on the skin fold formed inside said chamber during the massage operation.
Conformément à l'invention, la chambre d'aspiration (4) s'étend transversalement sur toute la largeur du boîtier et est ouverte à ses deux extrémités latérales. Les dimensions de cette chambre seront adaptées en fonction du type de massage que l'on veut réaliser, par exemple traitement sur une surface importante ou au contraire sur une zone très localisée, traitement de sujets de morphologie différente, par exemple enfants, personnes adultes, animaux ... .According to the invention, the suction chamber (4) extends transversely over the entire width of the housing and is open at its two lateral ends. The dimensions of this room will be adapted according to the type of massage that one wants to carry out, for example treatment on a large surface or on the contrary on a very localized area, treatment of subjects of different morphology, for example children, adults, animals ... .
En général, une gamme d'appareils dont la largeur du boîtier est comprise entre 1 cm et 10 cm, et l'ouverture de la fente comprise entre 1cm et 6cm, permet pratiquement de traiter n'importe quel type de sujet et n'importe quelle zone du corps.In general, a range of devices with a case width of between 1 cm and 10 cm, and a slit opening of between 1 cm and 6 cm, makes it possible to deal with almost any type of subject and any what area of the body.
A titre indicatif, les figures 2, 3 et 4 illustrent une tête de massage conforme à l'invention sensiblement à l'échelle 1 de taille moyenne.As an indication, Figures 2, 3 and 4 illustrate a massage head according to the invention substantially on a scale 1 of medium size.
Les bords inférieurs (5,6) de la chambre seront de préférence arrondis de manière à faciliter la formation du pli de peau. Selon l'invention, les moyens qui permettent d'exercer l'action mécanique sont constitués par deux ensembles mobiles (7,8) disposés latéralement de chaque côté du boîtier (3), en appui contre les parois latérales, de manière étanche, et qui obturent les ouvertures latérales de la chambre d'aspiration (4). Le boîtier (3) se présente avantageusement sous la forme d'un ensemble monobloc, les éléments actifs (7,8) étant avantageusement constitués de deux disques montés libres en rotation autour d'axes (9) portés par le boîtier (3), le montage étant réalisé de manière conventionnelle par l'intermédiaire de roulements et paliers appropriés.The lower edges (5,6) of the chamber will preferably be rounded so as to facilitate the formation of the skin fold. According to the invention, the means which make it possible to exert the mechanical action consist of two mobile assemblies (7,8) arranged laterally on each side of the housing (3), bearing against the side walls, in a sealed manner, and which close the side openings of the suction chamber (4). The housing (3) is advantageously in the form of a one-piece assembly, the active elements (7,8) advantageously being made up of two disks mounted free in rotation around axes (9) carried by the housing (3), the assembly being carried out in a conventional manner by means of suitable bearings and bearings.
Le diamètre des disques sera en général compris entre 1 cm et 12 cm, ce qui permet de réaliser une gamme complète d'appareils permettant de traiter n'importe quel type de sujet et n'importe quelle zone du corps. La limite supérieure de 12 cm donnée précédemment n'est cependant pas limitative et il peut être envisagée d'avoir un diamètre des disques plus grand.The diameter of the discs will generally be between 1 cm and 12 cm, which allows for a full range of devices to treat any type of subject and any area of the body. The upper limit of 12 cm given above is not however limiting and it can be envisaged to have a larger diameter of the discs.
L'aspiration à l'intérieur de la chambre pour former le pli cutané, se forme au travers d'un ou de conduits (10) qui débouchent dans la paroi supérieure (11) de la chambre (4).The suction inside the chamber to form the skin fold is formed through one or more conduits (10) which open into the upper wall (11) of the chamber (4).
Dans l'exemple de réalisation donné, ces conduits sont au nombre de quatre, sont orientés orthogonalement à la paroi (11) de la chambre et débouchent dans un conduit commun (12) relié à la source d'aspiration.In the example of embodiment given, these conduits are four in number, are oriented orthogonally to the wall (11) of the chamber and open into a common conduit (12) connected to the suction source.
Une telle conception d'appareil permet donc d'obtenir une action sur le pli cutané tel que lors de l'opération de massage, sous l'action conjuguée de l'aspiration et de la vitesse d'avance contre le corps du patient, on forme un pli qui s'enroule et se déroule et sur les faces latérales desquelles s'appuient les disques (7,8), disques qui sont entraînés en rotation et qui accompagnent donc le déplacement du pli en éliminant pratiquement tout phénomène de frottement à la surface de la peau.Such an apparatus design therefore makes it possible to obtain an action on the skin fold such as during the massage operation, under the combined action of the suction and the speed of advance against the patient's body, forms a fold which winds and unwinds and on the lateral faces of which the discs (7,8) are supported, discs which are driven in rotation and which therefore accompany the displacement of the fold by practically eliminating any phenomenon of friction with the skin surface.
Par rapport aux solutions antérieures, un tel appareil permet non seulement d'obtenir un massage de type « palpé-roulé », mais présente une plus grande maniabilité par la présence des zones d'appui mobiles latérales et indépendantes. Il a été constaté que le déplacement de l'appareillage contre le corps du patient était facilité et que la sensation de massage était plus agréable, sans douleur, les frottements sur le peau se trouvant réduits.Compared to previous solutions, such an apparatus not only makes it possible to obtain a “palpate-rolled” type massage, but has greater maneuverability by the presence of the lateral and independent mobile support zones. It was found that the movement of the apparatus against the patient's body was ease and that the massage sensation was more pleasant, painless, friction on the skin being reduced.
De plus, il convient de noter qu'une telle structure permet également une possibilité d'action instantanée à 360°.In addition, it should be noted that such a structure also allows a possibility of instantaneous 360 ° action.
Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée à l'exemple de réalisation décrit précédemment, mais elle en couvre toutes les variantes réalisées dans le même esprit, la structure du boîtier, simplement schématisée dans l'exemple illustré, ayant une forme externe bien entendu adaptée pour en faciliter la prise par l'opérateur.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, but it covers all the variants produced in the same spirit, the structure of the housing, simply shown schematically in the example illustrated, having an external shape of course adapted to facilitate handling by the operator.
De plus, comme indiqué précédemment, il est possible d'adapter à l'intérieur de la chambre des rouleaux transversaux, montés libres en rotation, voire même éventuellement motorisés, dont l'écartement peut être soit fixe soit variable et qui exercent une action complémentaire aux éléments actifs latéraux lors de l'opération de massage, les frottements contre la peau étant alors pratiquement inexistants. In addition, as indicated previously, it is possible to adapt to the interior of the chamber transverse rollers, mounted free in rotation, or even possibly motorized, the spacing of which can be either fixed or variable and which exert a complementary action. to the lateral active elements during the massage operation, the friction against the skin then being practically non-existent.

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1/ Appareil de massage exerçant une action d'aspiration et de mobilisation du tissu cutané, se présentant sous la forme d'un ensemble (1) actionnable manuellement, comprenant essentiellement un boîtier relié à une source d'aspiration et qui comporte une chambre interne (4) ouverte sur sa face destinée à être en contact avec le corps du patient ainsi que des moyens permettant d'exercer une action mécanique sur le pli de peau formé à l'intérieur de ladite chambre (4) lors de l'opération de massage, caractérisé en ce que : - la chambre d'aspiration s'étend transversalement sur toute la largeur du boîtier et est ouverte à ses deux extrémités latérales ; - les moyens permettant d'exercer l'action mécanique sont constitués par au moins deux ensembles mobiles (7,8), disposés latéralement de chaque côté du boîtier (3), en appui contre les parois latérales, de manière étanche, et qui obturent les ouvertures latérales de la chambre d'aspiration.1 / massage device exerting an action of aspiration and mobilization of the cutaneous tissue, being in the form of a set (1) actuable manually, essentially comprising a box connected to a source of aspiration and which includes an internal chamber (4) open on its face intended to be in contact with the patient's body as well as means making it possible to exert a mechanical action on the skin fold formed inside said chamber (4) during the operation of massage, characterized in that: - the suction chamber extends transversely over the entire width of the housing and is open at its two lateral ends; - The means for exercising the mechanical action consist of at least two mobile assemblies (7,8), arranged laterally on each side of the housing (3), bearing against the side walls, in a sealed manner, and which close off the side openings of the suction chamber.
2/ Appareil de massage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le boîtier est constitué par un ensemble monobloc comportant une chambre interne reliée à une source d'aspiration et qui forme une lumière transversale (4) ouverte à ses extrémités, destinée à venir en appui contre le corps du patient, les éléments actifs (7,8) étant montés sur les parois latérales du boîtier en obturant les ouvertures latérales de la chambre.2 / massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is constituted by a monobloc assembly comprising an internal chamber connected to a suction source and which forms a transverse light (4) open at its ends, intended to come resting against the patient's body, the active elements (7,8) being mounted on the side walls of the housing by closing the side openings of the chamber.
3/ Appareil de massage selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que les éléments actifs (7,8) sont constitués, par exemple, de deux disques montés libres en rotation autour d'un arbre porté par le boîtier, ce qui élimine pratiquement tout frottement latéral sur le pli de peau.3 / massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that the active elements (7,8) consist, for example, of two discs mounted free in rotation around a shaft carried by the housing, which virtually eliminates all lateral friction on the skin fold.
4/ Appareil de massage selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que l'aspiration produite à l'intérieur de la chambre (4) est obtenue au moyen d'une pluralité de conduits (10) qui débouchent dans la paroi supérieure de ladite chambre. 5/ Appareil de massage selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que des rouleaux transversaux actifs sont montés à l'intérieur de la chambre, ce qui élimine tout frottement contre le pli de peau. 4 / massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that the suction produced inside the chamber (4) is obtained by means of a plurality of conduits (10) which open into the upper wall of said chamber . 5 / massage device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that active transverse rollers are mounted inside the chamber, which eliminates any friction against the skin fold.
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