EP1169991A2 - Massage chair - Google Patents

Abstract

The massage chair (18), with a seat (14) and a backrest (20) incorporating a massage unit (50), has a hinged, foldable structure.

Description

The invention relates to a massage chair, essentially consisting of a seat and an adjoining one Backrest, the backrest being a massage device having.

A massage chair is, for example, by the German Utility model of the applicants 298 23 109.3 become known. On such a massage chair includes various massage devices, which are preferably arranged in the backrest and by massage rollers or similar elements on the back of the User.

The massage chairs described above are often used distributed as a massage chair. According to the invention here Armchairs can also be viewed as chairs. The well-known Massage chairs are relatively voluminous and therefore accordingly unwieldy to transport.

Furthermore, it can be observed that the increased leisure offer on the one hand and health needs on the other leads to more attention being paid today to improving the Health is laid. Many people value appropriate ones Use facilities at home at any time to be able to. Often, however, lack of space speaks against the purchase of appropriate massage chairs.

The invention has therefore set itself the task of one Provide massage chair, its possible uses are essential are enlarged.

To achieve this object, the invention is based on one Massage chair as described above and suggests that the Massage chair is designed to be collapsible.

The foldable design reduces the space required of the massage chair considerably, so that it can be used even in tight spaces Space can be used. Especially if when not in use, it can be folded up easily stow away and also easy to transport. The invention Design also allows transportation, for example in a normal vehicle (and not with a van), is easily possible. It is clear that the well-known massage chair are very difficult to transport. The invention Design allows just a simple Transport, for example, for a presentation of the effect a back massage in the chair an easy to handle massage chair to provide.

For this purpose it turned out to be favorable if The backrest and seat are articulated together. So is the seat against the for transporting or storing the chair Backrest folded, so that the space requirement is considerable reduced.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the Backrest on a frame, which the massage device wearing. Since the backrest in its angular position with respect to the Seat is adjustable, this is also the same Arrangement of the massage device made to the back. there it is provided that the massage device within the scope of the Backrest is attached immediately.

Alternatively, it is provided that the massage device is modular is constructed. This offers another advantage. So can for example for a repair or renewal of the Massage device or parts of this massage device this completely removed from the frame and if necessary be replaced. It is not necessary to have the entire chair send it in for a repair, for example. Through this Further development according to the invention results in particular from Advantage that it is no longer necessary to have a sales representative for to send a repair of a corresponding massage chair. Due to the modular structure, the user can send the massage device back as a module by a freight forwarder, the massage device being relatively compact is built, which is why not much volume is required and that Massage device is also significantly lighter than the complete one Chair. This results in a significantly reduced effort in In the event of a repair.

Of course, the chair can also be used without a massage device be used or a massage device only afterwards in the chair can be installed. In this case, a appropriate padding instead of the massage device installed or suspended. This can be particularly true, for example in the event of a repair to be provided anyway To provide a chair that can still be used.

It is advantageous if the massage device has a frame, which moved the drive and those of the drive Massage arms carries. The module essentially becomes from this frame formed, with the help of which an exchange is easy can be carried out.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the Massage chair one or more support rods over which itself the massage chair is supported on the floor and the support rods if necessary also articulated collapsible arranged on the massage chair are. In this embodiment, the comfort increases of the user because the backrest is slightly inclined over the Support rods are supported on the floor. For transport or storage the support rods can be folded together telescopically push together so that the space requirement is low is.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the Massage device firmly with the backrest or the frame connectable. The massage device is also used, for example welded or screwed to the frame. With this configuration it is also provided that the elements of the massage device, without a separate frame for the massage device is provided, is attached to the frame of the backrest. In the case of simple transport, it is also provided, for example, the complete backrest of the massage chair in simple Way to remove. Alternatively, it is also possible that the frame that carries the massage device firmly with the frame of the backrest, for example by a screw connection, connect to.

In another preferred embodiment of the invention the massage device in the backrest or Frame attachable. In this embodiment, the Massage facility for repair or other purposes easily remove and reinstall. Maintenance is also based on this Simplified way because the massage device is simply removed can be and is accessible from all sides. Also the chair can be used as a folding chair without a massage device become. Instead of the massage device as a backrest then becomes a normal backrest, possibly with upholstery and so on, hung up. The advantage lies in particular in a very quick exchange of the two elements. It is not necessary to open additional screws and so on that Weight of the massage device is such that it is in easily lifted out of the massage chair with no effort can be.

It turned out to be favorable if between the Massage device and the backrest or the frame one flexible storage, in particular a rubber mounting, is provided is. These are, for example, rubber buffers or like that between the frame that the massage device carries, and arranged the frame or the backrest are. These rubber buffers have a vibration-damping effect, so that the comfort of the chair increases. Feathers or other vibration-damping connecting parts are provided.

The flexible storage or rubber storage is included as possible with a fixed connection, these rubber bearings then, for example, a screw connection at the same time have to on the one hand on the frame and on the other hand to be placed on the frame. But it is also possible that To design the suspension so that the corresponding support bolts of the Place the frame in appropriate rubber bearings on the frame and so experience the vibration insulation.

It is expedient if an upholstered hood is provided which over the backrest can be slipped on with the frame and the massage device is. The upholstery makes the massage effect even more more pleasant, the look of the chair improves and also the Individual parts of the massage device are thus protected against soiling and damage protected. The upholstery hood can be so light be cleaned, including an exchange or change is easily possible. The upholstery hood has, for example a core with appropriate elastic padding material.

It is advantageous if the seat is L-shaped on both sides Has struts and / or the armrest of an L-shaped Brace is formed, the ends of the short legs of the L's are attached to the frame with the help of swivel joints. The joints are conveniently designed so that allow the L-shaped struts to pivot upwards and to are limited below with a stopper or stop, so that Seat or armrest held in an approximately horizontal position becomes.

To improve stability, it has proven to be beneficial if a support can be swiveled to the front seat followed. The connection to the seat is made again through a hinge, so that this support for transport or stowed away.

In a further embodiment of the invention, that a foot part, possibly also pivotable, is attached to the seat, followed. The foot section is either in one piece trained and supported on the ground, or it is one multi-part embodiment conceivable.

In the area of the swivel joint for the L-shaped strut Seat is advantageously pivotable on the support rod Frame arranged. This joint can also, for example can be found and can be used for transport or storage swivel upwards so that the space requirement is reduced.

In another embodiment, the support rod is below the L-shaped strut for the seat is arranged and supports this additionally from below, while the other end of the support rod is supported on the ground.

The armrests are also pivoted on the frame, either as an L-shaped struts, as mentioned above, or as simple horizontal parts, which then also folded upwards become.

Conveniently, the backrest extends to the Floor, for example at the bottom of the backrest or on Frame roles are provided. With the help of these roles the folded massage chair can be moved. Moving too the chair in the use position is possible.

Transporting the chair is further facilitated by the handle provided in the upper area of the backrest is. The handle is integrated in the frame, for example. Alternatively, it is also provided that on the massage device or their frame arranged a handle is. It is also possible that the handle is also upholstered remains accessible and, for example, pushing the Massage chairs allowed. The arrangement of the handle on the Massage device has the particular advantage that, for example also on a disassembly of the massage device from the Massage chair out the massage device by the handle can be manipulated.

It is advantageous if the backrest, seat, armrests and / or Each foot section is padded. It is for example, a cushion cover is provided for the backrest, while seat, armrests and footrest with fixed Upholstery are provided. This creates a more convenient Chair that can also be used for others, except for massage purposes can be used, especially if the chair without the Massage device is used.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention run in folded state armrests, foot section, support rod, Support and / or seat substantially parallel or acute to the frame or backrest. So arise when folded, essentially the dimensions the frame or the thickness of the upholstery of the backrest, so that the entire chair folds down to very compact dimensions leaves. Depending on the construction of the invention Massage chairs can either do all of the above or just fold the seat to the backrest so that these two elements are essentially parallel to each other are oriented. The L-like helps in particular Training the struts. The L-like training does a certain height, but allows part of the strut in the runs essentially parallel to the frame with a certain distance that allows it to be opened easily is possible because the part can be gripped here. The Risk of getting your fingers between two closely spaced Pinching pipes drops considerably. It should be noted that folding the inventive Massage chairs not only to a point of almost parallelism of individual elements is possible, it can also be sufficient, according to the chosen construction, that the elements are folded at an acute angle (from approx. 0 ° - 45 °) to be stored or transported to save space to become.

In a further embodiment of the invention, that the chair has a bed-like seat. It closes the lying surface directly on the backrest and instructs at its foot end a support pointing approximately vertically downwards that is supported on the ground. The lying area is also padded and has a frame that extends to the rear for example, has a role that helps the couch can be transported folded. The backrest is essentially carried out like the massage chair, too Handle and armrests can be provided.

The subject matter of the present invention is not related only on a massage chair, as described at the beginning, but can in the same way also on a correspondingly designed Folding chair can be read up on the arrangement the massage device, the same constructive elements having.

In the drawing is an embodiment of the invention of a chair described schematically.

Fig. 1

eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Massagestuhles mit zweiteiliger Fußstütze,

Fig. 2

eine Seitenansicht einer Liege gemäß der Erfindung,

Fig. 3

eine Seitenansicht eines Massagestuhles ohne Fußstütze,

Fig. 4

eine Seitenansicht eines Stuhles mit einteiliger Fußstütze,

Fig. 5

eine Seitenansicht eines Massagestuhles im zusammengeklappten Zustand und

Fig. 6

eine Rückansicht eines zusammengeklappten Massagestuhles gemäß der Erfindung.

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Fig. 1

a side view of a massage chair according to the invention with two-part footrest,

Fig. 2

a side view of a bed according to the invention,

Fig. 3

a side view of a massage chair without footrest,

Fig. 4

a side view of a chair with one-piece footrest,

Fig. 5

a side view of a massage chair in the folded state and

Fig. 6

a rear view of a folded massage chair according to the invention.

The chair 18 consists essentially of the seat 14 and the Backrest 20, the backrest 20 being supported by a frame 2 is formed, the other elements of the backrest 20th receives. In a further embodiment, there are 2 armrests on the frame 13 provided. In the exemplary embodiments in FIGS. 1 and 4 can the chair 18 also be provided with a foot portion 15, the is formed in one or two parts.

The frame 2 of the chair 18 has one at its upper end Carrying handle 1, while the rollers 17 are provided at the lower end are. The frame 2 continues to take all the essentials Massage devices 50 and in particular the drive motor 51 for the massage facilities 50.

The formation of the frame 2 and its details results also, for example, from the utility model mentioned at the beginning the applicant. A carriage spindle 3 by the Motor 19 is driven, moves one in the vertical direction Sled 4, for example with two motors, the massage arms 5 move, at the ends of which massage rollers are arranged, that act on the back of the user. An electronics box 6 is also integrated in the frame 2. The whole frame with the massage devices 50 is from a cushion cover 16th enclosed.

The massage device 50 is either in the frame 2 hooked in so that it can be easily removed. to Serve connection between frame 2 and massage device 50 thereby rubber bearings 49, 49 ', which also dampen the vibration. The arrangement for hanging the massage device 20 in the Frame 2 is made so that the upper rubber bearings 49, for example, a recess is provided into which the rubber mounting or a corresponding support bolt can be placed on an appropriate rubber mounting. As it were, the massage device 50 hangs on the frame 2 here. A rubber mounting 49 'is proposed in the lower area which the massage device 50 may also be supports or rests on the frame 2. Here too the rubber mounting 49 'serves as an anti-vibration device.

Another option is the massage facility 50 fixed to the frame 2, for example by welding or Screws to connect.

A corresponding massage device can also be in the seat 14 be provided.

The upholstery hood 16 is connected to the massage device via the frame 2 50 put over, so that the massage arms 5 indirectly act on the user's body.

As mentioned above, the frame also takes the armrests 13 and the seat 14, both of which can be pivoted by means of joints 7, 8 are arranged and for transport or when not in use can be folded away at the top. The closed arrangement is see for example in Figures 5 and 6.

In the arrangement of Fig. 1 is below the swivel joint 8, which supports the seat 14, a support rod 10 is provided also arranged on the frame 2 with the aid of a joint 9 is. The support rod 10 supports the one hand with its end 12 Seat 14, on the other hand, you can with the help of a telescopic rod 11 extend so far that there is a support on the ground 27 results.

Another arrangement of a support rod 10 is shown in FIG. 3 and 4, in which the joint 9 for the support rod 10 in same height on the frame 2 as the joint 8 is arranged. Here the support rod 10 also serves only for support on the floor 27 and can be folded down for transport, for example.

All joints of the seat, armrests, support rod and the like can be fixed, i.e. fixed, and in the case of converted ones Designs also through sliding brackets, clamps, Notches or locking screws can be replaced. For the 5, the elements 10 to 15 can so folded and folded on the frame 2 that the External dimensions are very small.

The preferred embodiment for the seat 14 consists of two L-shaped struts 22 that are parallel to each other at the two Sides of the frame 2 are attached so that the swivel joint 18 the short leg 24 of the L's movably fixed to the frame. The strut 22 then carries the seat 14, for example with padding 30 is provided. The seat 14 adjoins also provided with a joint 28, the foot 15 on, this can also be provided with padding 32. The foot part 15 is either supported on the floor 27 or it is with the help of another joint 29 with a support 25 connected, which in turn is supported on the ground.

The armrests 13 are either, as can be seen in Fig. 1, as straight parts connected directly to the frame by means of the joint 7. In the embodiment according to FIGS. 2 to 5 are also the armrests 13 by an L-shaped strut 33rd formed, the short end 34, as well as the short leg 24 of the L-shaped strut 22, with the frame 2 via a joint 7 connected is. The joint 7 is pivotable so that the L-shaped Strut 33 can fold up. To increase the The L-shaped strut 33 can be comfortable on its upper side be padded 31.

A variant of the invention is shown in Fig. 2, in which one Couch 40 can also be seen collapsible. The backrest 20 of the bed 40 is also formed by a frame 2, which receives the corresponding massage devices 50. The handle 1 is arranged at the upper end of the frame 2, while the rollers 41 on the extension 45 of the lying surface 42 are arranged. The lying surface 42 is also by means of a joint 43 on the lower region 44 of the frame 2 arranged. In the folded state, the bed surface 42 pivoted upwards, while the extension 45 downwards points so that the rollers 41 are in contact with the bottom 27. At the end 46 of the lying surface 42 is an essentially vertical one Support 47 provided, which in the use state on Base 27 supports. The lying surface 42 is with a cushion pad 48 provided.

If the chair is used for massage purposes, it comes Massage device 50, which is located in area 21 on frame 2, for use. With the help of the carriage spindle 3 Massage device 50 into the upper region 26 of the frame drive and work on the entire back and neck of the user. The massage arms 5 are driven by drives or Waves of the massage device move and lead a corresponding kneading, massaging movement. The The height of the massage device can be adjusted using the adjusting spindle and therefore can be positioned in the area of the back accordingly where a massage is desired.

The claims now filed with the application and later are attempts to formulate without prejudice to achieve further protection.

The backward relationships mentioned in the dependent claims point to the further training of the subject of the main claim by the features of the respective subclaim out. However, these are not considered a waiver of achievement an independent, objective protection for the characteristics to understand the related subclaims.

Features previously only disclosed in the description can in the course of the process as of essential to the invention Significance, for example to differentiate it from the prior art, be claimed.

Claims (22)

Massage chair, essentially consisting of a seat and an adjoining backrest, the backrest having a massage device, characterized in that the massage chair (18) is designed to be foldable. Massage chair according to claim 1, characterized in that the backrest (20) and the seat (14) are articulated to one another. Massage chair according to one or both of the preceding claims, characterized in that the backrest (20) has a frame (2) which carries the massage device (50). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage device (50) is constructed in a modular manner. Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage device (50) has a frame which carries the drive (51) and the massage arms (5) moved by the drive (51). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage chair (18) has one or more support rods (10, 25) by means of which the massage chair (18) is supported on the floor (2, 7), and the support rods if necessary are also articulated, collapsible on the massage chair (18). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage device (50) can be firmly connected to the backrest (20) or the frame (2). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage device (50) can be suspended in the backrest (20) or the frame (2). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a flexible mounting, in particular a rubber mounting (49), is provided between the massage device (50) and the backrest (20) or the frame (2). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a cushion cover (16) is provided which can be slipped over the backrest (20) with the frame (2) and the massage device (50). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the seat (14) has L-shaped struts (22) on both sides and / or the armrest is formed by an L-shaped strut (33), the ends ( 23) of the short legs (24, 34) of the L's are attached to the frame (2) by means of swivel joints (8). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the L-shaped struts (22) can be pivoted upwards. Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a support (25) is pivotably connected to the seat (14). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a foot part (15), optionally also pivotable, adjoins the seat (14). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the region (21) of the swivel joint (8) for the L-shaped strut (22) the support rod (10) is pivotably arranged on the frame (2). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (2) has pivotable armrests (13). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the backrest extends to the floor. Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that rollers (17) are provided on the massage chair, in particular on the backrest (20) and / or on the frame (2). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a handle (1) or the like is provided in the upper region (26) of the backrest (20) or the massage device (50). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the backrest (20), seat (14), armrests (13) and foot section (15) are each provided with upholstery (16, 30, 31, 32). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that when folded, armrests (13), foot part (15), support rod (10), support (25) and / or seat (14) are essentially parallel or at an acute angle run to the frame (2) or to the backrest (20). Massage chair according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the chair has a bed-like seat.

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