EP1774949B1 - Massage device with deformable arms - Google Patents

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EP1774949B1
EP1774949B1 EP06301030A EP06301030A EP1774949B1 EP 1774949 B1 EP1774949 B1 EP 1774949B1 EP 06301030 A EP06301030 A EP 06301030A EP 06301030 A EP06301030 A EP 06301030A EP 1774949 B1 EP1774949 B1 EP 1774949B1
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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
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    • 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
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    • 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
    • A61H15/02—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains adapted for simultaneous treatment with light, heat or drugs
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    • 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
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    • A61H2015/0014—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis cylinder-like, i.e. rollers
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    • 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
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    • A61H2015/0028—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis disc-like, i.e. diameter substantially greater than width
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    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to massage devices for the body, the face and / or the scalp.
  • GB 261 902 discloses a device for beating the skin, comprising balls mounted at the end of elastically deformable rods.
  • FR 2,282,855 describes a device comprising two branches pivoting about the same axis.
  • US 1,915,190 discloses a massage device comprising a split bamboo cane having two branches carrying balls at their ends.
  • GB 169,217 discloses a device for washing, massage or treating teeth and having two branches supporting rollers or massage or cleaning brushes.
  • the subject of the invention is a massage device according to claim 1.
  • the branches may have a width and / or a variable thickness.
  • Such a non-circular section makes it possible to create at least one preferred direction of deformation of the branch and to control the deformations of the branches during use.
  • the movement of the branches may allow the device to adapt to different reliefs of the body or face, which can improve the effectiveness of treatment and / or comfort of use.
  • All the massage members can for example be rotatable.
  • the deformation may exceed for example 3 mm at the end of the branches, depending on the flexibility thereof, other values being possible.
  • the branches are connected to a handle.
  • This handle may comprise for example another massage member at an end opposite the branches.
  • This other massage member may be rotatable or not and include reliefs, for example pins.
  • the branches can be made in one piece by molding material with the handle.
  • the branches can be configured to deform apart when using the massage device on the skin.
  • the possibility of deformation on approaching the branches can be very limited, or practically nil, for example less than or equal to 5 mm, better 3 mm, even better 1 mm.
  • the axes of rotation of the massage members may make an angle, for example less than 180 ° or alternatively greater than 180 °.
  • the presence of an angle between the axes of rotation of the massage members may allow to exert on the skin a folded rolled.
  • the branches are connected to a support for removable attachment to a container, which contains for example a product to be applied before, during or after the massage.
  • the branches can still connect to the container.
  • the container may comprise, where appropriate, a dispensing member, for example a pump or a valve or a simple dispensing orifice that can be closed by a closure cap, which is for example pivotally mounted on the container.
  • a dispensing member for example a pump or a valve or a simple dispensing orifice that can be closed by a closure cap, which is for example pivotally mounted on the container.
  • the massage device may comprise a protective cover for covering the branches in the absence of use.
  • the branches may have a curvilinear longitudinal axis.
  • the handle may have a generally flattened shape.
  • the handle may have a curved shape when viewed from the side, with the longitudinal axes of the branches overlapping.
  • the handle can be curved about an axis of curvature parallel to a large side of the handle section.
  • the axes of rotation of the massage members may be non-coplanar, which may for example facilitate the massage of certain areas of the body or face.
  • the massage member or members may optionally be mounted on one or more rotary yokes, rotatable relative to the branches. This may allow, for example, an orientation of the massage member or members during use, depending on the movement of the massage device on the skin.
  • the massage members may be arranged relative to the limbs so that the massage members move toward each other when the device is moved in a first direction over the treated area and away from one another. other when the device is moved in a second direction opposite to the first.
  • the branches can be arranged to attach around a container.
  • the branches are for example interconnected forming a hoop and the container comprises for example a groove in which the hoop can be housed.
  • FIG. 1 and 2 a massage device 1 having a handle 2 of longitudinal axis X and two branches 3 and 4 each provided at the end of a yoke 5 on which rotates a rotary massage member 6 about a geometric axis of rotation R.
  • the massage device 1 is shown in a first configuration, rest.
  • the axes of rotation R form between them an angle ⁇ less than 180 °, for example between 90 ° and 120 °.
  • the handle 2 has a generally curved shape, as can be seen on the figure 2 , and each of the branches 3 and 4 extends along a curvilinear longitudinal axis Y.
  • the length l of a branch between the junction with the handle 2 and the corresponding yoke 5 is for example greater than or equal to 40 mm.
  • the length l will for example be chosen according to the material in which the branches are made, so that they have a certain flexibility and for example, when the massage members 6 roll on the skin, deform in spaced substantially in their plane and take a second configuration illustrated in the figure 3 and / or spaced substantially in a perpendicular plane and take a second configuration illustrated on the figure 4 .
  • the deformation of the branches can thus be carried out around several geometric axes, for example one or more axes substantially perpendicular to the plane of the figure 3 and / or that of the figure 4 .
  • the direction of deformation of the branches may depend on the orientation of the massage members and the direction of movement of the latter on the skin.
  • the massage members can touch at the end of the deformation and / or relative movement of the branches.
  • the length and shape of the branches 3 and 4 can also be chosen according to the desired ergonomics.
  • Each branch 3 or 4 has, on a portion at least of its length, a non-circular cross section, to give the branch at least one preferred direction of deformation.
  • Each branch may never have a circular cross section.
  • Each branch may have, for example, a cross section having no central symmetry, for example a cross section of generally rectangular shape as illustrated in FIG. Figure 1A , for example of large side substantially perpendicular to the flat of the handle, when the device is observed from above as on the figure 1 .
  • the branches 3 and 4 and the yokes 5 are made in one piece by molding plastic material, for example in a polyolefin.
  • Each massage member 6 is mounted on the corresponding yoke 5 by means of an axis 8 which is for example an insert, fixed at its ends in corresponding housings 9.
  • the branches 3 and 4 can also be made in one piece with the handle 2, by plastic molding.
  • the axis 8 is for example made in one piece with the massage member or separately.
  • Each branch 3 or 4 alone carries the corresponding massage member 6, in the illustrated example.
  • the massage device 1 shown in Figures 5 and 6 differs from that of Figures 1 and 2 by the presence at the end 10 of the handle 2 opposite the branches 3 and 4 of another massage member 11, rotating about an axis of rotation W which is for example perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the handle 2.
  • the massage member 11 comprises, for example, pins 13 and may make it possible to perform a treatment similar to acupuncture when moved on the skin.
  • the branches 3 and 4 can be connected to a handle or, as illustrated on the Figures 7 and 8 , to a support 15 intended to be fixed on a container 16.
  • this container comprises for example, on the opposite side of the support 15, a dispensing orifice 17 and a closure cap 18 for closing the dispensing orifice 17 in the absence of use.
  • the container 16 is for example flexible wall and the product is dispensed for example by pressing on its wall.
  • the container 16 is provided with a dispensing member 20 which is for example a pump or a valve.
  • the support 15 may be arranged to cover the dispensing member 20 and may itself receive a protective cover 25 from covering the branches 3 and 4.
  • the support 15 is for example fixed by snapping on the container 16, the latter comprising for example a relief 19 for this purpose.
  • the branches 3 and 4 can be given various shapes and for example a corrugated shape as illustrated in FIG. figure 9 , to give them greater flexibility, for example.
  • the orientations of the axes of rotation of the massage members 6 can be varied and the angle between the axes is for example greater than 180 °, as illustrated in FIG. figure 10 .
  • Each branch 3 or 4 may carry several massage members 6, as illustrated in FIG. figure 11 .
  • each branch 3 or 4 carries two rotary massage members 6.
  • At least one massage member 6 may be rotatably mounted on a yoke 5 which is itself rotatable about an axis of rotation Z so as to be rotatable relative to the corresponding branch 3 or 4.
  • the yoke 5 may for example be made in one piece with a shaft end 35 which is snapped into a corresponding hole 36 of the branch.
  • the R and Z axes are for example substantially perpendicular, as illustrated.
  • the branches 3 and 4 may be integral with a container 16 which has a dispensing nozzle 39 for dispensing the product contained therein in the vicinity of the massage members 6, as shown in FIG. figure 14 .
  • FIG. figure 15 a container 16 which has at its periphery a groove 40 for receiving a bow-shaped portion 42 connecting the branches 3 and 4, as illustrated in FIG. figure 16 .
  • the massage members 6 may comprise two flexible lips 43 and 44 which are for example made of a single piece of elastomer with a central portion 45 traversed by an opening 46 allowing the passage of a shaft 47 fixed on the corresponding branch.
  • the massage device may comprise very diverse massage members, for example in the form of rollers whose surface is cylindrical of revolution or not and comprises, for example, corrugations 50, as illustrated in FIG. figure 18 .
  • a massage member 6 may comprise a roller on which ribs 51 and 52 project, these ribs having for example a polygonal contour, for example square, as illustrated in FIG. figure 20 or triangular, as illustrated in figure 21 .
  • Two adjacent ribs 51 and 52 may be angularly offset relative to one another.
  • a massage member 6 may further comprise longitudinal ribs 54, as illustrated in FIG. figure 23 which may optionally have a wavy shape.
  • a massage member 6 may further comprise, as illustrated in the Figures 24 and 25 a plurality of projecting elements 56, such as pins, which are identical or not and for example evenly distributed on the outer surface of the massage member.
  • the massage member has a substantially spherical shape.
  • the massage member is rotatable about an eccentric axis of rotation as shown in FIG. figure 28 .
  • This figure also shows non-identical protruding elements 56.
  • the massage member 6 may be located between flanges 58 which can facilitate its rotation.
  • These flanges 58 are for example made in one piece by molding plastic material with a shaft 8.
  • the rotation axes R of the massage members 6 may be coplanar or not.
  • the axes of rotation R are coplanar in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the handle 2.
  • all the massage devices shown may be provided with any massage member 6 and the device Figures 1 and 2 may for example comprise massage members other than those shown, for example any of the massage members illustrated in FIGS. Figures 17 to 29 .
  • the angles between the axes of rotation of the massage members may be different.
  • the massage device may comprise different massage members.

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The device has two massage elements (6) and two branches (3,4), where each branch carries one massage element. The branch takes one configuration when the massage elements are not engaged with the treatment region and branch takes up another configuration when the massage elements engage with the treatment region. The branches are displaced relative to each other while passing from one configuration to another configuration and returns resiliently into previous configuration when the massage elements are no longer engages with the treatment region. An independent claim is included for massage method.

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La présente invention concerne les dispositifs de massage du corps, du visage et/ou du cuir chevelu.The present invention relates to massage devices for the body, the face and / or the scalp.

On connaît par le brevet US 5 218 955 un dispositif de massage de la peau, comportant deux organes de massage rotatifs à une extrémité d'un manche.We know by U.S. Patent 5,218,955 a skin massage device comprising two rotary massage members at one end of a handle.

La demande US 2005/0020948 divulgue un dispositif de massage dans lequel le ou les organes de massage sont montés sur un récipient contenant un produit à appliquer.Requirement US 2005/0020948 discloses a massage device in which the one or more massage members are mounted on a container containing a product to be applied.

GB 261 902 divulgue un dispositif destiné à battre la peau, comportant des billes montées à l'extrémité de tiges élastiquement déformables. GB 261 902 discloses a device for beating the skin, comprising balls mounted at the end of elastically deformable rods.

US 2 691 978 décrit un dispositif de massage selon le préambule de la revendication 1. US 2,691,978 discloses a massage device according to the preamble of claim 1.

FR 2 282 855 décrit un dispositif comportant deux branches pivotant autour d'un même axe. FR 2,282,855 describes a device comprising two branches pivoting about the same axis.

US 1 915 190 décrit un dispositif de massage comportant une canne de bambou fendue ayant deux branches portant des balles à leur extrémités. US 1,915,190 discloses a massage device comprising a split bamboo cane having two branches carrying balls at their ends.

GB 169 217 décrit un dispositif pour le lavage, le massage ou le traitement des dents et comportant deux branches supportant des rouleaux ou des brosses de massage ou de nettoyage. GB 169,217 discloses a device for washing, massage or treating teeth and having two branches supporting rollers or massage or cleaning brushes.

Il existe un besoin pour bénéficier d'un dispositif de massage convenant au corps ou au visage, entre autres.There is a need to benefit from a massage device suitable for the body or the face, among others.

Il existe également un besoin pour bénéficier d'un dispositif de massage permettant de réaliser par exemple un drainage lymphatique.There is also a need to benefit from a massage device to achieve for example a lymphatic drainage.

L'invention a pour objet un dispositif de massage selon la revendication 1.The subject of the invention is a massage device according to claim 1.

Les branches peuvent présenter une largeur et/ou une épaisseur variable.The branches may have a width and / or a variable thickness.

Une telle section non circulaire permet de créer au moins une direction privilégiée de déformation de la branche et de maîtriser les déformations des branches lors de l'utilisation.Such a non-circular section makes it possible to create at least one preferred direction of deformation of the branch and to control the deformations of the branches during use.

Le déplacement des branches peut permettre au dispositif de s'adapter à différents reliefs du corps ou du visage, ce qui peut améliorer l'efficacité du traitement et/ou le confort d'utilisation.The movement of the branches may allow the device to adapt to different reliefs of the body or face, which can improve the effectiveness of treatment and / or comfort of use.

Tous les organes de massage peuvent par exemple être rotatifs.All the massage members can for example be rotatable.

La déformation peut dépasser par exemple 3 mm à l'extrémité des branches, selon la flexibilité de celles-ci, d'autres valeurs étant possibles.The deformation may exceed for example 3 mm at the end of the branches, depending on the flexibility thereof, other values being possible.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, les branches se raccordent à un manche. Ce manche peut comporter par exemple un autre organe de massage à une extrémité opposée aux branches. Cet autre organe de massage peut être rotatif ou non et comporter des reliefs, par exemple des picots. Les branches peuvent être réalisées d'un seul tenant par moulage de matière avec le manche.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the branches are connected to a handle. This handle may comprise for example another massage member at an end opposite the branches. This other massage member may be rotatable or not and include reliefs, for example pins. The branches can be made in one piece by molding material with the handle.

Les branches peuvent être configurées pour se déformer en écartement lors de l'utilisation du dispositif de massage sur la peau. Ainsi, la possibilité de déformation en rapprochement des branches peut être très limitée, voire pratiquement nulle, par exemple inférieure ou égale à 5 mm, mieux 3 mm, encore mieux 1 mm.The branches can be configured to deform apart when using the massage device on the skin. Thus, the possibility of deformation on approaching the branches can be very limited, or practically nil, for example less than or equal to 5 mm, better 3 mm, even better 1 mm.

Les axes de rotation des organes de massage peuvent faire un angle par exemple inférieur à 180° ou en variante supérieur à 180°.The axes of rotation of the massage members may make an angle, for example less than 180 ° or alternatively greater than 180 °.

La présence d'un angle entre les axes de rotation des organes de massage peut permettre d'exercer sur la peau un plissé roulé.The presence of an angle between the axes of rotation of the massage members may allow to exert on the skin a folded rolled.

Dans un exemple de mise en oeuvre de l'invention, les branches se raccordent à un support permettant la fixation amovible sur un récipient, lequel contient par exemple un produit à appliquer préalablement, durant ou après le massage. Les branches peuvent encore se raccorder au récipient.In an exemplary implementation of the invention, the branches are connected to a support for removable attachment to a container, which contains for example a product to be applied before, during or after the massage. The branches can still connect to the container.

Le récipient peut comporter, le cas échéant, un organe de distribution, par exemple une pompe ou une valve ou un simple orifice de distribution pouvant être obturé par une capsule de fermeture, laquelle est par exemple montée à pivotement sur le récipient.The container may comprise, where appropriate, a dispensing member, for example a pump or a valve or a simple dispensing orifice that can be closed by a closure cap, which is for example pivotally mounted on the container.

Le dispositif de massage peut comporter un capot de protection pour recouvrir les branches en l'absence d'utilisation.The massage device may comprise a protective cover for covering the branches in the absence of use.

Les branches peuvent présenter un axe longitudinal curviligne.The branches may have a curvilinear longitudinal axis.

Le manche peut présenter une forme générale aplatie.The handle may have a generally flattened shape.

Le manche peut présenter une forme incurvée lorsqu'observé de côté, avec les axes longitudinaux des branches se superposant.The handle may have a curved shape when viewed from the side, with the longitudinal axes of the branches overlapping.

Le manche peut être incurvé autour d'un axe de courbure parallèle à un grand côté de la section du manche.The handle can be curved about an axis of curvature parallel to a large side of the handle section.

Les axes de rotation des organes de massage peuvent être non coplanaires, ce qui peut permettre par exemple de faciliter le massage de certaines régions du corps ou du visage.The axes of rotation of the massage members may be non-coplanar, which may for example facilitate the massage of certain areas of the body or face.

Le ou les organes de massage peuvent éventuellement être montés sur une ou plusieurs chapes rotatives, pouvant tourner relativement aux branches. Cela peut permettre par exemple une orientation du ou des organes de massage lors de l'utilisation, en fonction du déplacement du dispositif de massage sur la peau.The massage member or members may optionally be mounted on one or more rotary yokes, rotatable relative to the branches. This may allow, for example, an orientation of the massage member or members during use, depending on the movement of the massage device on the skin.

Les organes de massage peuvent être agencés relativement aux branches de telle sorte que les organes de massage se rapprochent l'un de l'autre lorsque le dispositif est déplacé dans une première direction sur la région traitée et s'écartent l'un de l'autre lorsque le dispositif est déplacé dans une deuxième direction opposée à la première.The massage members may be arranged relative to the limbs so that the massage members move toward each other when the device is moved in a first direction over the treated area and away from one another. other when the device is moved in a second direction opposite to the first.

Les branches peuvent être agencées pour se fixer autour d'un récipient. Les branches sont par exemple reliées entre elles en formant un arceau et le récipient comporte par exemple une gorge dans laquelle cet arceau peut se loger.The branches can be arranged to attach around a container. The branches are for example interconnected forming a hoop and the container comprises for example a groove in which the hoop can be housed.

L'invention pourra être mieux comprise à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre, d'exemples de mise en oeuvre non limitatifs de celle-ci, et à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 représente en élévation un exemple de dispositif de massage réalisé conformément à l'invention,
  • la figure 1A est une section transversale selon 1A-1A de la figure 1,
  • la figure 2 est une vue de côté selon II de la figure 1,
  • les figures 3 et 4 sont des vues respectivement analogues aux figures 1 et 2 illustrant le déplacement des branches,
  • la figure 5 représente en élévation une variante de réalisation,
  • la figure 6 est une vue de côté selon la flèche VI de la figure 5,
  • les figures 7 et 8 sont des vues éclatées de variantes de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 9 représente isolément une variante de branche et l'organe de massage associé,
  • la figure 10 est une vue en élévation d'une variante de mise en oeuvre de l'invention,
  • la figure 11 représente isolément des branches comportant chacune plusieurs organes de massage,
  • la figure 12 illustre le montage d'un organe de massage sur une chape rotative,
  • la figure 14 représente en élévation un dispositif de massage dans lequel les branches sont solidaires d'un récipient,
  • la figure 15 représente isolément un récipient agencé pour recevoir un dispositif de massage,
  • la figure 16 représente le récipient de la figure 15 avec un dispositif de massage correspondant en place,
  • la figure 17 est une section axiale d'un organe de massage,
  • les figures 18, 19, 23 et 24 représentent de face d'autres exemples d'organes de massage,
  • la figure 20 est une vue de côté de l'organe de massage de la figure 19,
  • les figures 21 et 22 sont des vues analogues à la figure 20 de variantes de réalisation,
  • la figure 25 est une vue de côté de l'organe de massage de la figure 24,
  • la figure 26 représente isolément une branche munie d'un organe de massage sphérique,
  • la figure 28 illustre la possibilité de réaliser un organe de massage rotatif avec un axe de rotation excentré,
  • la figure 29 illustre la possibilité de réaliser l'organe de massage rotatif avec des flasques, et
  • la figure 30 représente de manière schématique un dispositif de massage dans lequel les axes de rotation des organes de massage s'étendent dans un plan sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du manche.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description, non-limiting examples of implementation thereof, and on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 represents in elevation an example of a massage device produced according to the invention,
  • the Figure 1A is a cross section according to 1A-1A of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 2 is a side view according to II of the figure 1 ,
  • the Figures 3 and 4 are views respectively similar to Figures 1 and 2 illustrating the movement of the branches,
  • the figure 5 represents in elevation an alternative embodiment,
  • the figure 6 is a side view according to the arrow VI of the figure 5 ,
  • the Figures 7 and 8 are exploded views of alternative embodiments of the invention,
  • the figure 9 represents separately a branch variant and the associated massage member,
  • the figure 10 is an elevational view of an alternative embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 11 represents in isolation branches each comprising several massage members,
  • the figure 12 illustrates the mounting of a massage member on a rotary yoke,
  • the figure 14 represents in elevation a massage device in which the branches are integral with a container,
  • the figure 15 represents in isolation a container arranged to receive a massage device,
  • the figure 16 represents the container of the figure 15 with a corresponding massage device in place,
  • the figure 17 is an axial section of a massage member,
  • the Figures 18, 19, 23 and 24 represent from the front of other examples of massage organs,
  • the figure 20 is a side view of the massage member of the figure 19 ,
  • the Figures 21 and 22 are similar views to the figure 20 variants of embodiment,
  • the figure 25 is a side view of the massage member of the figure 24 ,
  • the figure 26 represents in isolation a branch provided with a spherical massage member,
  • the figure 28 illustrates the possibility of producing a rotary massage member with an eccentric axis of rotation,
  • the figure 29 illustrates the possibility of producing the rotary massage member with flanges, and
  • the figure 30 schematically represents a massage device in which the axes of rotation of the massage members extend in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle.

On a représenté sur les figures 1 et 2 un dispositif de massage 1 comportant un manche 2 d'axe longitudinal X et deux branches 3 et 4 pourvues chacune en extrémité d'une chape 5 sur laquelle tourne un organe de massage rotatif 6 autour d'un axe géométrique de rotation R.We have shown on Figures 1 and 2 a massage device 1 having a handle 2 of longitudinal axis X and two branches 3 and 4 each provided at the end of a yoke 5 on which rotates a rotary massage member 6 about a geometric axis of rotation R.

Sur les figures 1 et 2, le dispositif de massage 1 est représenté dans une première configuration, de repos.On the Figures 1 and 2 , the massage device 1 is shown in a first configuration, rest.

Dans l'exemple considéré, les axes de rotation R forment entre eux un angle α inférieur à 180°, par exemple compris entre 90° et 120°.In the example under consideration, the axes of rotation R form between them an angle α less than 180 °, for example between 90 ° and 120 °.

Le manche 2 présente une forme généralement incurvée, comme on peut le voir sur la figure 2, et chacune des branches 3 et 4 s'étend selon un axe longitudinal curviligne Y.The handle 2 has a generally curved shape, as can be seen on the figure 2 , and each of the branches 3 and 4 extends along a curvilinear longitudinal axis Y.

La longueur l d'une branche entre la jonction avec le manche 2 et la chape 5 correspondante est par exemple supérieure ou égale à 40 mm.The length l of a branch between the junction with the handle 2 and the corresponding yoke 5 is for example greater than or equal to 40 mm.

La longueur l sera par exemple choisie en fonction du matériau dans lequel les branches sont réalisées, de façon à ce que celles-ci présentent une certaine flexibilité et puissent par exemple, lorsque les organes de massage 6 roulent sur la peau, se déformer en écartement sensiblement dans leur plan et prendre une deuxième configuration illustrée à la figure 3 et/ou en écartement sensiblement dans un plan perpendiculaire et prendre une deuxième configuration illustrée sur la figure 4.The length l will for example be chosen according to the material in which the branches are made, so that they have a certain flexibility and for example, when the massage members 6 roll on the skin, deform in spaced substantially in their plane and take a second configuration illustrated in the figure 3 and / or spaced substantially in a perpendicular plane and take a second configuration illustrated on the figure 4 .

La déformation des branches peut ainsi s'effectuer autour de plusieurs axes géométriques, par exemple un ou plusieurs axes sensiblement perpendiculaires au plan de la figure 3 et/ou à celui de la figure 4.The deformation of the branches can thus be carried out around several geometric axes, for example one or more axes substantially perpendicular to the plane of the figure 3 and / or that of the figure 4 .

Le sens de déformation des branches peut dépendre éventuellement de l'orientation des organes de massage et du sens de déplacement de ceux-ci sur la peau.The direction of deformation of the branches may depend on the orientation of the massage members and the direction of movement of the latter on the skin.

Le cas échéant, les organes de massage peuvent se toucher au terme de la déformation et/ou du déplacement relatif des branches.If necessary, the massage members can touch at the end of the deformation and / or relative movement of the branches.

La longueur et la forme des branches 3 et 4 pourront également être choisies en fonction de l'ergonomie recherchée.The length and shape of the branches 3 and 4 can also be chosen according to the desired ergonomics.

Chaque branche 3 ou 4 présente, sur une portion au moins de sa longueur, une section transversale non circulaire, afin de conférer à la branche au moins une direction privilégiée de déformation.Each branch 3 or 4 has, on a portion at least of its length, a non-circular cross section, to give the branch at least one preferred direction of deformation.

Chaque branche peut ne jamais présenter de section transversale circulaire.Each branch may never have a circular cross section.

Chaque branche peut présenter, par exemple, une section transversale n'ayant pas de symétrie centrale, par exemple une section transversale de forme générale rectangulaire comme illustré à la figure 1A, par exemple de grand côté sensiblement perpendiculairement au plat du manche, lorsque le dispositif est observé de dessus comme sur la figure 1.Each branch may have, for example, a cross section having no central symmetry, for example a cross section of generally rectangular shape as illustrated in FIG. Figure 1A , for example of large side substantially perpendicular to the flat of the handle, when the device is observed from above as on the figure 1 .

Dans l'exemple considéré, les branches 3 et 4 et les chapes 5 sont réalisées d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière plastique, par exemple dans une polyoléfine. Chaque organe de massage 6 est monté sur la chape 5 correspondante au moyen d'un axe 8 qui est par exemple une pièce rapportée, fixée à ses extrémités dans des logements correspondants 9.In the example, the branches 3 and 4 and the yokes 5 are made in one piece by molding plastic material, for example in a polyolefin. Each massage member 6 is mounted on the corresponding yoke 5 by means of an axis 8 which is for example an insert, fixed at its ends in corresponding housings 9.

Les branches 3 et 4 peuvent également être réalisées d'une seule pièce avec le manche 2, par moulage de matière plastique.The branches 3 and 4 can also be made in one piece with the handle 2, by plastic molding.

L'axe 8 est par exemple réalisé d'une seule pièce avec l'organe de massage ou de manière séparée.The axis 8 is for example made in one piece with the massage member or separately.

Chaque branche 3 ou 4 porte à elle seule l'organe de massage correspondant 6, dans l'exemple illustré.Each branch 3 or 4 alone carries the corresponding massage member 6, in the illustrated example.

Le dispositif de massage 1 représenté aux figures 5 et 6 diffère de celui des figures 1 et 2 par la présence à l'extrémité 10 du manche 2 opposé aux branches 3 et 4 d'un autre organe de massage 11, tournant autour d'un axe de rotation W qui est par exemple perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal X du manche 2.The massage device 1 shown in Figures 5 and 6 differs from that of Figures 1 and 2 by the presence at the end 10 of the handle 2 opposite the branches 3 and 4 of another massage member 11, rotating about an axis of rotation W which is for example perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the handle 2.

L'organe de massage 11 comporte par exemple des picots 13 et peut permettre de réaliser un traitement semblable à de l'acupuncture lorsque déplacé sur la peau.The massage member 11 comprises, for example, pins 13 and may make it possible to perform a treatment similar to acupuncture when moved on the skin.

Les branches 3 et 4 peuvent se raccorder à un manche ou, comme illustré sur les figures 7 et 8, à un support 15 destiné à se fixer sur un récipient 16.The branches 3 and 4 can be connected to a handle or, as illustrated on the Figures 7 and 8 , to a support 15 intended to be fixed on a container 16.

Dans le cas de l'exemple de la figure 7, ce récipient comporte par exemple, du côté opposé au support 15, un orifice de distribution 17 et une capsule de fermeture 18 permettant de fermer l'orifice de distribution 17 en l'absence d'utilisation.In the case of the example of the figure 7 this container comprises for example, on the opposite side of the support 15, a dispensing orifice 17 and a closure cap 18 for closing the dispensing orifice 17 in the absence of use.

Le récipient 16 est par exemple à paroi souple et la distribution du produit s'effectue par exemple en pressant sur sa paroi.The container 16 is for example flexible wall and the product is dispensed for example by pressing on its wall.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 8, le récipient 16 est muni d'un organe de distribution 20 qui est par exemple une pompe ou une valve.In the example of the figure 8 , the container 16 is provided with a dispensing member 20 which is for example a pump or a valve.

Le support 15 peut être agencé pour recouvrir l'organe de distribution 20 et peut lui-même recevoir un capot de protection 25 venant recouvrir les branches 3 et 4.The support 15 may be arranged to cover the dispensing member 20 and may itself receive a protective cover 25 from covering the branches 3 and 4.

Le support 15 est par exemple fixé par encliquetage sur le récipient 16, ce dernier comportant par exemple un relief 19 à cet effet.The support 15 is for example fixed by snapping on the container 16, the latter comprising for example a relief 19 for this purpose.

On peut donner aux branches 3 et 4 des formes variées et par exemple une forme ondulée comme illustré à la figure 9, afin de leur conférer une plus grande flexibilité, par exemple.The branches 3 and 4 can be given various shapes and for example a corrugated shape as illustrated in FIG. figure 9 , to give them greater flexibility, for example.

Les orientations des axes de rotation des organes de massage 6 peuvent être diverses et l'angle entre les axes est par exemple supérieur à 180°, comme illustré à la figure 10.The orientations of the axes of rotation of the massage members 6 can be varied and the angle between the axes is for example greater than 180 °, as illustrated in FIG. figure 10 .

Chaque branche 3 ou 4 peut porter plusieurs organes de massage 6, comme illustré à la figure 11. Dans cet exemple, chaque branche 3 ou 4 porte deux organes de massage rotatifs 6.Each branch 3 or 4 may carry several massage members 6, as illustrated in FIG. figure 11 . In this example, each branch 3 or 4 carries two rotary massage members 6.

Au moins un organe de massage 6 peut être monté en rotation sur une chape 5 qui est elle-même rotative autour d'un axe de rotation Z, de façon à pouvoir tourner relativement à la branche 3 ou 4 correspondante.At least one massage member 6 may be rotatably mounted on a yoke 5 which is itself rotatable about an axis of rotation Z so as to be rotatable relative to the corresponding branch 3 or 4.

La chape 5 peut par exemple être réalisée d'une seule pièce avec un bout d'arbre 35 qui est encliqueté dans un trou correspondant 36 de la branche. Les axes R et Z sont par exemple sensiblement perpendiculaires, comme illustré.The yoke 5 may for example be made in one piece with a shaft end 35 which is snapped into a corresponding hole 36 of the branch. The R and Z axes are for example substantially perpendicular, as illustrated.

Les branches 3 et 4 peuvent être solidaires d'un récipient 16 qui comporte un embout de distribution 39 permettant de distribuer le produit contenu dans celui-ci à proximité des organes de massage 6, comme illustré sur la figure 14.The branches 3 and 4 may be integral with a container 16 which has a dispensing nozzle 39 for dispensing the product contained therein in the vicinity of the massage members 6, as shown in FIG. figure 14 .

On a représenté sur la figure 15 un récipient 16 qui comporte à sa périphérie une gorge 40 pour recevoir une portion en forme d'arceau 42 reliant les branches 3 et 4, comme illustré sur la figure 16.We have shown on the figure 15 a container 16 which has at its periphery a groove 40 for receiving a bow-shaped portion 42 connecting the branches 3 and 4, as illustrated in FIG. figure 16 .

On voit sur cette figure que les organes de massage 6 peuvent comporter deux lèvres flexibles 43 et 44 qui sont par exemple réalisées en élastomère d'un seul tenant avec une portion centrale 45 traversée d'une ouverture 46 permettant le passage d'un arbre 47 fixé sur la branche correspondante.It can be seen in this figure that the massage members 6 may comprise two flexible lips 43 and 44 which are for example made of a single piece of elastomer with a central portion 45 traversed by an opening 46 allowing the passage of a shaft 47 fixed on the corresponding branch.

Le dispositif de massage peut comporter des organes de massage très divers, par exemple sous la forme de rouleaux dont la surface est cylindrique de révolution ou non et comporte par exemple des ondulations 50, comme illustré à la figure 18.The massage device may comprise very diverse massage members, for example in the form of rollers whose surface is cylindrical of revolution or not and comprises, for example, corrugations 50, as illustrated in FIG. figure 18 .

Un organe de massage 6 peut comporter un rouleau sur lequel des nervures 51 et 52 font saillie, ces nervures ayant par exemple un contour polygonal, par exemple carré, comme illustré à la figure 20 ou triangulaire, comme illustré à la figure 21. Deux nervures 51 et 52 adjacentes peuvent être décalées angulairement l'une par rapport à l'autre.A massage member 6 may comprise a roller on which ribs 51 and 52 project, these ribs having for example a polygonal contour, for example square, as illustrated in FIG. figure 20 or triangular, as illustrated in figure 21 . Two adjacent ribs 51 and 52 may be angularly offset relative to one another.

Un organe de massage 6 peut encore comporter des nervures longitudinales 54, comme illustré à la figure 23, lesquelles peuvent le cas échéant présenter une forme ondulée.A massage member 6 may further comprise longitudinal ribs 54, as illustrated in FIG. figure 23 which may optionally have a wavy shape.

Un organe de massage 6 peut encore comporter, comme illustré sur les figures 24 et 25 une pluralité d'éléments en saillie 56, tels que des picots, qui sont identiques ou non et par exemple répartis de manière uniforme ou non sur la surface extérieure de l'organe de massage.A massage member 6 may further comprise, as illustrated in the Figures 24 and 25 a plurality of projecting elements 56, such as pins, which are identical or not and for example evenly distributed on the outer surface of the massage member.

Sur la figure 26, on a illustré la possibilité pour l'organe de massage de présenter une forme sensiblement sphérique.On the figure 26 the possibility has been illustrated for the massage member to have a substantially spherical shape.

L'organe de massage peut tourner autour d'un axe de rotation excentré, comme illustré à la figure 28. On a également représenté sur cette figure des éléments en saillie 56 non identiques.The massage member is rotatable about an eccentric axis of rotation as shown in FIG. figure 28 . This figure also shows non-identical protruding elements 56.

L'organe de massage 6 peut être situé entre des flasques 58 qui peuvent faciliter sa rotation. Ces flasques 58 sont par exemple réalisés d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière plastique avec un arbre 8.The massage member 6 may be located between flanges 58 which can facilitate its rotation. These flanges 58 are for example made in one piece by molding plastic material with a shaft 8.

Les axes de rotation R des organes de massage 6 peuvent être coplanaires ou non.The rotation axes R of the massage members 6 may be coplanar or not.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 30, les axes de rotation R sont coplanaires dans un plan qui est sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal X du manche 2.In the example of the figure 30 the axes of rotation R are coplanar in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the handle 2.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments which have just been described.

Ainsi, par exemple, tous les dispositifs de massage représentés peuvent être munis d'un quelconque organe de massage 6 et le dispositif des figures 1 et 2 peut par exemple comporter des organes de massage autres que ceux représentés, par exemple l'un quelconque des organes de massage illustrés aux figures 17 à 29.Thus, for example, all the massage devices shown may be provided with any massage member 6 and the device Figures 1 and 2 may for example comprise massage members other than those shown, for example any of the massage members illustrated in FIGS. Figures 17 to 29 .

Les angles entre les axes de rotation des organes de massage peuvent être différents.The angles between the axes of rotation of the massage members may be different.

Le dispositif de massage peut comporter des organes de massage différents.The massage device may comprise different massage members.

Les caractéristiques des différents exemples de réalisation illustrés peuvent se combiner entre elles au sein de variantes non illustrées.The characteristics of the various exemplary embodiments illustrated can be combined with each other within non-illustrated variants.

L'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme étant synonyme de « comportant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.The expression "having one" shall be understood as being synonymous with "having at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

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  1. A massage device (1) comprising:
    • at least two rotary massage members (6) in which the axes of rotation (R) of both said massage members form between them an angle that is different from 180°; and
    • at least two branches (3, 4), each elastically deformable along at least two axes, with the first branch carrying the first massage member and the second branch carrying the second massage member, the branches being in a first configuration when the massage members are not engaged with the region to be treated, and being capable of taking up a second configuration when the massage members are engaged with the region to be treated, the branches being displaced relative to each other while passing from the first configuration to the second, and being capable of returning resiliently into the first configuration when the massage members are no longer engaged with the region to be treated, the device being characterized in that the branches present a cross-section that is not circular over at least a fraction of their length.
  2. A device according to claim 1, in which the massage members are identical.
  3. A device according to any preceding claim, in which the massage members are arranged relative to the branches in such a manner that the massage members move towards each other while the device is being displaced in a first direction over the region being treated, and move away from each other while the device is being displaced in a second direction, opposite from the first,
  4. A device according to any preceding claim, in which the branches are connected to a handle (2).
  5. A device according to claim 4, in which the branches are molded integrally with the handle.
  6. A device according to claim 4 or claim 5, in which the handle (2) includes a massage member (11) at an end (10) that is remote from the branches (3, 4).
  7. A device according to any preceding claim, in which the branches are flexible enough to deform while the massage members (6) are being applied to the skin.
  8. A device according to the preceding claim, in which the branches are arranged so as to deform by moving apart.
  9. A device according to any preceding claim, in which the axes of rotation (R) of the massage members form an angle that is less than 180°.
  10. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, in which the axes of rotation (R) of the massage members form an angle that is greater than 180°.
  11. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, in which the branches (3, 4) are connected to a support (15) enabling them to be removably fastened on a receptacle (16).
  12. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, in which the branches (3, 4) are connected to a receptacle (16).
  13. A device according to claim 11 or claim 12, in which the receptacle includes a dispenser member.
  14. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, including a cap (25) for covering the branches while the dispenser is not in used.
  15. A device according to any preceding claim, each of the branches presenting a longitudinal axis (Y) that is curvilinear.
  16. A device according to any preceding claim, the axes of rotation (R) of at least two massage members being non-coplanar.
  17. A device according to any preceding claim, including at least one massage member (6) mounted on a swivel fork (5).
  18. A device according to claim 1, the branches being arranged so as to be fastened about a receptacle.
  19. A device according to any preceding claim, in which at least one of the branches presents a length that is not less than 40 mm.
  20. A device according to claim 4 or claim 5, the handle presenting a generally flat shape.
  21. A device according to claim 4 or claim 5, the handle presenting a curved shape when observed from the side, with the longitudinal axes (Y) of the branches being superposed.
  22. A device according to claims 20 and 21, the handle being curved about an axis of curvature that is parallel to a long side of the handle.
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