EP1011599B1 - Massage apparatus operating by suction and mobilisation of the skin tissue - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an improved massage device allowing massages to be carried out in a simple and effective manner exercises on the patient, who can be a human being as well as an animal (horses, cattle ...), an action of aspiration and mobilization of the skin tissue.
- the devices described in these latter documents consist essentially of two rollers mounted on a housing according to parallel axes, which can be mounted either with fixed center distance or with variable center distance, can be positively rotated, said housing being connected to means comprising a conduit whose end opens into the space included between the rollers, creating a depression which tends to suck the skin of so that it forms a fold on which the rollers exert a pinch.
- a new type of massage device which, just like devices of the type previously mentioned, allows to exert a suction action and mobilization of skin tissue with high efficiency and which is also much more manageable, flexible to use and pleasant for the patient. Otherwise, such a device also offers the possibility of instant 360 ° action as well a practically non-existent friction on the skin making the sensation of much more pleasant massage.
- 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 bear against the patient's body, the active elements being mounted on the side walls of the housing by closing the side openings from the room.
- the active elements are constituted, by example, of two discs mounted free in rotation around a shaft carried by the housing.
- the suction produced inside of the chamber is obtained by means of a plurality of conduits which open out in the upper wall of said chamber.
- the lower edges of the light can be straight, it can be considered having an internal chamber configuration such as the edges lower forming the light are concave or convex or other. Moreover, he can also be considered to mount inside the roller chamber cross-cutting assets acting similarly to the teachings of the patents cited above in the name of the Inventor.
- this suction circuit will include a solenoid valve produced in accordance with the teachings of the patent application WO 95/09596 which makes it possible to obtain not only operation in whole or in nothing, but also a control flow of the air fluid between two values predetermined, with possibility of adjustment between said values, allowing obtain a "sequential, pulsating, rhythmic" operation, such as during the massage operation, the suction rate varies cyclically.
- the massage device which makes it possible to exert on the patient an action of aspiration and mobilization of skin tissue, is therefore in the form of a whole, designated by the general reference (1), operable manually, and which is connected permanently or removable via a conduit (2) to a source not shown.
- This set (1) is in the form of a housing (3) which has an internal chamber (4) open on its face intended to be in contact with the patient's body, chamber which is associated with means allowing 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 both ends side.
- the dimensions of this room will be adapted according to the type of massage you want to perform, for example treatment on a large area or on the contrary on a very localized area, treatment of subjects of morphology different, for example children, adults, animals ....
- a range of devices including the width of the housing between 1 cm and 10 cm, and the opening of the slot between 1 cm and 6 cm, allows practically to deal with any type of subject and any area of the body.
- Figures 2, 3 and 4 illustrate a massage head conforming to the invention substantially on a scale 1 of medium size.
- the lower edges (5,6) of the chamber will preferably be rounded by so as to facilitate the formation of the skin fold.
- the means which make it possible to exert the mechanical action consist of two mobile assemblies (7,8) arranged laterally of 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 presents in the form of a one-piece assembly, the elements assets (7,8) advantageously consisting of two disks mounted free in rotation around axes (9) carried by the housing (3), the assembly being carried out conventionally by means of suitable bearings and bearings.
- the diameter of the discs will generally be between 1 cm and 12 cm, which allows to realize a complete range of devices allowing to treat any what type of subject and any area of the body.
- the upper limit of 12 cm given above is however not limiting and it can be envisaged to have a larger disc diameter.
- 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 bedroom (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 a device design therefore makes it possible to obtain an action on the fold.
- cutaneous as during the massage operation under the combined action of the suction and the speed of advance against the patient's body, a fold is formed which rolls up and down and on the side faces of which the discs are supported (7,8), discs which are rotated and which therefore accompany the displacement of the fold, practically eliminating any friction phenomenon when skin surface.
- such a device not only allows get a "touch-roll” type massage, but has greater maneuverability by the presence of lateral and independent mobile support zones. he it was found that the movement of the device against the patient's body was ease and the massage feeling was more pleasant, painless, reduced friction on the skin.
Description
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 allowing massages to be carried out in a simple and effective manner exercises on the patient, who can be a human being as well as an animal (horses, cattle ...), an action of aspiration and mobilization of the skin 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, from Swiss patent 168 279, from US Patents 3,297,024 and 2,574,601, as well as FR-A-1,590,131 and 2,057,514, make such devices to facilitate the work of the masseur. In a way general, we can say that these devices allow to exercise on the body of a 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 proposed massage devices which allow massages to be carried out simply and effectively of the "feel-rolled" type.
D'une manière générale, les appareils décrit dans ces derniers documents sont constitués essentiellement de deux rouleaux montés sur un boítier selon des axes parallèles, pouvant être montés soit à entraxe fixe soit à entraxe variable, pouvant être entraínés positivement en rotation, ledit boítier 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.Generally speaking, the devices described in these latter documents consist essentially of two rollers mounted on a housing according to parallel axes, which can be mounted either with fixed center distance or with variable center distance, can be positively rotated, said housing being connected to means comprising a conduit whose end opens into the space included between the rollers, creating a depression which tends to suck the skin of 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. Such devices give complete satisfaction from a practical point of view, but still require some dexterity from the operator, especially when you want to make rapid changes in direction of massage action.
Par ailleurs, dans ce type d'appareil, il se produit un frottement contre les parois latérales, ce qui entraíne 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.In addition, in this type of device, there is friction against the side walls, which results in a relatively energetic action on the part of operator, and therefore fatigue for the latter. In addition, these frictions are sometimes felt unpleasant 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, just like devices of the type previously mentioned, allows to exert a suction action and mobilization of skin tissue with high efficiency and which is also much more manageable, flexible to use and pleasant for the patient. Otherwise, such a device also offers the possibility of instant 360 ° action as well a practically non-existent friction on the skin making the sensation of much more pleasant massage.
De plus, compte tenu du fait que l'appareil conforme à l'invention entraíne des frottements limités, cela permet de réaliser des ensembles de massage non motorisés de grande dimension.In addition, given the fact that the device according to the invention leads limited friction, this allows for non-massage sets large motorized.
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 boítier 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, où
Selon une forme de réalisation préférentielle conforme à l'invention, le boítier 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 boítier 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 bear against the patient's body, the active elements being mounted on the side walls of the housing by closing the side openings from the room.
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 boítier.According to this embodiment, the active elements are constituted, by example, of two discs 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 of the chamber is obtained by means of a plurality of conduits which open out in 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 light can be straight, it can be considered having an internal chamber configuration such as the edges lower forming the light are concave or convex or other. Moreover, he can also be considered to mount inside the roller chamber cross-cutting assets acting similarly to the teachings of the patents cited above 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 95/09596 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 output of a circuit suitable suction. Preferably, this suction circuit will include a solenoid valve produced in accordance with the teachings of the patent application WO 95/09596 which makes it possible to obtain not only operation in whole or in nothing, but also a control flow of the air fluid between two values predetermined, with possibility of adjustment between said values, allowing obtain a "sequential, pulsating, rhythmic" operation, such as 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 :
- 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 boítier 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 ;
- la figure 4 est une vue en coupe selon l'axe BB de la figure 2, les éléments actifs latéraux étant également représentés.
- Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a massage device produced according to the invention, the means for performing the suction action is not shown;
- Figure 2 is a side view of the housing that includes an apparatus according to the invention;
- Figure 3 is a bottom view of Figure 2, having a partial section in its central part along AA of said figure and on which are represented the lateral active elements;
- 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 boítier (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 skin tissue, is therefore in the form of a whole, designated by the general reference (1), operable manually, and which is connected permanently or removable via a conduit (2) to a source not shown. This set (1) is in the form of a housing (3) which has an internal chamber (4) open on its face intended to be in contact with the patient's body, chamber which is associated with means allowing 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 boítier 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 both ends side. The dimensions of this room will be adapted according to the type of massage you want to perform, for example treatment on a large area or on the contrary on a very localized area, treatment of subjects of morphology different, for example children, adults, animals ....
En général, une gamme d'appareils dont la largeur du boítier 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 including the width of the housing between 1 cm and 10 cm, and the opening of the slot between 1 cm and 6 cm, allows practically to deal with any type of subject and any 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 conforming
to the invention substantially on a
Les bords inférieurs (5,6) de la chambre seront de préférence arrondis de manière à faciliter la formation du pli de peau. The lower edges (5,6) of the chamber will preferably be rounded by so as to facilitate the formation of the skin fold.
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 boítier (3), en appui contre les parois latérales, de manière étanche, et qui obturent les ouvertures latérales de la chambre d'aspiration (4). Le boítier (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 boítier (3), le montage étant réalisé de manière conventionnelle par l'intermédiaire de roulements et paliers appropriés.According to the invention, the means which make it possible to exert the mechanical action consist of two mobile assemblies (7,8) arranged laterally of 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 presents in the form of a one-piece assembly, the elements assets (7,8) advantageously consisting of two disks mounted free in rotation around axes (9) carried by the housing (3), the assembly being carried out conventionally 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 to realize a complete range of devices allowing to treat any what type of subject and any area of the body. The upper limit of 12 cm given above is however not limiting and it can be envisaged to have a larger disc diameter.
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 bedroom (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 entraínés en rotation et qui accompagnent donc le déplacement du pli en éliminant pratiquement tout phénomène de frottement à la surface de la peau.Such a device design therefore makes it possible to obtain an action on the fold. cutaneous as during the massage operation, under the combined action of the suction and the speed of advance against the patient's body, a fold is formed which rolls up and down and on the side faces of which the discs are supported (7,8), discs which are rotated and which therefore accompany the displacement of the fold, practically eliminating any friction phenomenon when 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 a device not only allows get a "touch-roll" type massage, but has greater maneuverability by the presence of lateral and independent mobile support zones. he it was found that the movement of the device against the patient's body was ease and the massage feeling was more pleasant, painless, reduced friction on the skin.
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 instant 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 boítier, 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 previously, but it covers all variants made in the same spirit, the structure of the case, simply shown in the example illustrated, having an external shape of course adapted to facilitate taking it 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 above, it is possible to adapt to inside the chamber of the transverse rollers, mounted free to rotate, or even even possibly motorized, the spacing of which can be either fixed or variable and which exert an action complementary to the lateral active elements during the massage operation, the friction against the skin then being practically nonexistent.
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- Massage appliance exerting a suction and mobilization action on skin tissue, taking the form of a manually actuable assembly (1) comprising essentially a housing which is connected to a suction source and which comprises an inner chamber (4) open on its face intended to be in contact with the patient's body, and of means making it possible to exert a mechanical action on the skin fold formed inside the said chamber (4) during the massage operation, in which :characterized in that said means are arranged laterally on each side of the housing (3), bear sealingly against the side walls and shut off the lateral orifices of the suction chamber.the suction chamber extends transversely over the entire width of the housing and is open at its two lateral ends;the means making it possible to exert the mechanical action consist of at least two movable assemblies (7, 8)
- Massage appliance according to Claim 1, characterized in that the housing consists of a one-piece assembly comprising an inner chamber which is connected to a suction source and which forms a transverse slot (4) open at its ends and intended to come to bear against the patient's body, the active elements (7, 8) being mounted on the side walls of the housing, at the same time shutting off the lateral orifices of the chamber.
- Massage appliance according to Claim 2, characterized in that the active elements (7, 8) consist, for example, of two discs mounted freely rotatably about a shaft carried by the housing, thus eliminating virtually any lateral friction on the skin fold.
- Massage appliance according to Claim 3, characterized in that the suction generated inside the chamber (4) is obtained by means of a plurality of conduits (10) which open out in the upper wall of the said chamber.
- Massage appliance according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that active transverse rollers are mounted inside the chamber, thus eliminating any friction against the skin fold.
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| FR9711522A FR2768051B1 (en) | 1997-09-11 | 1997-09-11 | MASSAGE APPARATUS EXERCISING SUCTION AND MOBILIZATION OF SKIN TISSUE |
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| PCT/FR1998/001725 WO1999012515A1 (en) | 1997-09-11 | 1998-08-03 | Massage apparatus operating by suction and mobilisation of the skin tissue |
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