EP1016398A3 - Antriebsvorrichtung für einen Massagestuhl - Google Patents

Antriebsvorrichtung für einen Massagestuhl Download PDF

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EP1016398A3
EP1016398A3 EP99125538A EP99125538A EP1016398A3 EP 1016398 A3 EP1016398 A3 EP 1016398A3 EP 99125538 A EP99125538 A EP 99125538A EP 99125538 A EP99125538 A EP 99125538A EP 1016398 A3 EP1016398 A3 EP 1016398A3
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Abstract

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Antriebsvorrichtung für einen Massagestuhl, wobei Massagekörper, z.B. Massagerollen, in verschiedenen Richtungen beweglich sind, mit mindestens einer Antriebswelle für die Massagekörper, die von Elektromotoren angetrieben sind. Die Elektromotoren sind dabei auf das Ende der Wellen aufgesetzt.
EP99125538A 1998-12-28 1999-12-21 Antriebsvorrichtung für einen Massagestuhl Expired - Lifetime EP1016398B1 (de)

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