EP2168549A1 - Device for massaging skin tissue by an alternating rotating stretching movement - Google Patents

Device for massaging skin tissue by an alternating rotating stretching movement Download PDF

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EP2168549A1
EP2168549A1 EP09305862A EP09305862A EP2168549A1 EP 2168549 A1 EP2168549 A1 EP 2168549A1 EP 09305862 A EP09305862 A EP 09305862A EP 09305862 A EP09305862 A EP 09305862A EP 2168549 A1 EP2168549 A1 EP 2168549A1
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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
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    • A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
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  • the present invention is in the field of physiotherapy, particularly therapeutic massage and related devices.
  • the invention thus relates to a mechanized massage device, in particular a massage device for cutaneous tissue by an alternating rotational stretching movement.
  • Such a massage device is intended to create a skin fold or dome in order to mobilize the superficial and deep cutaneous planes, as well as the connective tissues.
  • the "palpate-roll” is to pinch the skin between the thumb, forefinger and middle finger to obtain a skin fold.
  • the pressure exerted between the fingers is controlled in order to generate the least possible discomfort. It must, however, be sufficient to maintain this fold in a gesture of sliding that allows to move on the surface of the skin.
  • Such massage devices generally consist of a vacuum generating unit and a suction chamber formed between two parallel rollers.
  • the rollers are applied to the skin and when the depression settles in the chamber, the skin is sucked into it thereby forming a skin fold between the two rollers.
  • the rollers are then moved to the surface of the skin, dragging with them the skin fold.
  • Some devices provide motorized rollers to facilitate movement on the skin.
  • a suction bell that draws inspiration from traditional cupping of Chinese medicine.
  • a suction bell has, at the edges in contact with the skin, a lip to provide a sufficient seal to the depression of the interior of the bell under the action of suction.
  • beads may be disposed at said lip in contact with the skin.
  • this device provides a double suction bell, one mobile within the second, allows to move the device on the skin, without constraints for the practitioner.
  • a major disadvantage of the known devices lies in the fact that the tissues are mobilized only once at the time of passage of the suction chamber on the skin. It is therefore essential to make very many passages on the area to be treated to obtain the desired therapeutic effect.
  • the device according to the invention makes it possible to remedy these drawbacks and makes it possible to perform a painless and rapid tissue mobilization massage.
  • the originality of this invention is that it makes it possible to reduce the number of passages on the same cutaneous zone by a factor of between 5 and 40.
  • the massage device according to the invention makes it possible to inhibit the uncomfortable sensations or painful caused by the pinching of the skin between the rollers.
  • the invention also facilitates the movement of the suction chamber on the skin.
  • such a device provides for the massage of the cutaneous tissues by an alternating rotational stretching movement.
  • the massage device comprises a bell-shaped central suction chamber in which a variable vacuum is created, characterized in that said bell is driven by a motor according to alternating angular oscillations applied around the bell. 'axis rotating the bell so as to create an alternating rotational stretching movement.
  • the present invention relates to a massage device, in particular a device capable of reproducing the gesture said "palpate-rolling".
  • the invention provides a massage of the cutaneous tissues by an alternating rotational stretching movement.
  • this movement is located along an axis more or less perpendicular to the surface of the cutaneous tissues.
  • the massage device consists of a bell-shaped central suction chamber 2.
  • the latter is devoid of rollers.
  • a variable depression controlled by an electropneumatic system Inside said bell 2 is created a variable depression controlled by an electropneumatic system. Said vacuum is obtained by a vacuum pump connected to the device by a suitable pipe.
  • said bell 2 is connected to a low-voltage electric motor 9, mounted on a chassis, on the axis of which is mounted a worm 7. This latter transmits the rotation of the motor to a helical gear 6 secured to an axis 8.
  • axis 8 can be equipped with an axial shock absorber integrated in the frame (not shown).
  • crankshaft 5 is also attached to this same axis and a rod 4, free in rotation, is located on the eccentric of said crankshaft 5. The other end of the rod is implanted free to rotate on the top of the bell 2.
  • This bell 2 and the mechanism are implanted in an ergonomic camber 12 which allows and facilitates its grip by the practitioner.
  • An exemplary embodiment of an ergonomic camber surrounding the device according to the invention is particularly visible on the figure 1 .
  • the interface between the bell-mechanism assembly and the gripping camber is provided by silentblocs so that oscillations and vibrations of this assembly are not transmitted to the hand of the therapist.
  • said bell 2 can be guided in rotation by plain bearings or ball or needle bearings.
  • the height of the dome which is thus created is proportional to the depression applied inside the bell 2.
  • This suction plate more or less strong the skin on the lip 1 and the inner wall of the bell 2.
  • this skin dome becomes imperfectly integral with the bell 2.
  • the level of depression is adjusted so that the skin is collabed in the bell 2, without constraining it to allow its easy movement.
  • the oscillation movement of the bell is transmitted to the skin, which is collabée on the lip 1, and the wall of this bell 2 by the depression.
  • the dome of skin, and all the tissues that it contains, are therefore, on the one hand, subjected to vertical stretching relative to the base of this dome and, on the other hand, to an alternating rotational stretching and limited in angular amplitude due to oscillations of the bell 2.
  • the oscillation frequency is variable by changing the rotational speed of the motor. It is adjusted, on the one hand, to the saturation frequency of the afferent nerves and, on the other hand, to the number of stretches (in alternative rotation) desired over a given period.
  • the energy for performing these functions can be pneumatic, magnetic or electrical, in particular at the level of said motor, and the oscillation movement of the bell 2 can be obtained by any type of system or any assembly of mechanical systems. , electric, pneumatic or magnetic.
  • said bell 2 may have different dimensions to adapt to the topography of the area to be treated.
  • the bell will have a diameter of between 15 and 80 millimeters.
  • This bell can also take any simple or complex shape and any depth provided that it provides the claimed function.
  • said lip 1 may be provided removable relative to the bell 2, removable without tools to facilitate cleaning.
  • the inner walls of the lip 1 of the bell 2 may be lined with balls or rollers.
  • the interior of the ergonomic camber may be lined with a foam or sound insulation material.
  • the massage device according to the invention is particularly intended to produce mechanically, painless and very accelerated, the therapeutic effects obtained by the gesture of massage said to "palpate-roll".

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The device has a central suction chamber i.e. suction housing (2), driven by a low voltage electric motor (9) mounted on a chassis, based on alternative angular oscillations applied around a rotational axis of the suction chamber to create a complete rotary alternative movement. A variable depression is created in the suction chamber. The suction chamber is guided in rotation by smooth bearings or ball bearings. The suction chamber has a lip (1) that is applied on a skin.

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La présente invention entre dans le domaine de la kinésithérapie, en particulier des massages thérapeutiques et les dispositifs y relatifs.The present invention is in the field of physiotherapy, particularly therapeutic massage and related devices.

L'invention concerne ainsi un dispositif de massage mécanisé, en particulier un dispositif de massage des tissus cutanés par un mouvement d'étirement rotatif alterné.The invention thus relates to a mechanized massage device, in particular a massage device for cutaneous tissue by an alternating rotational stretching movement.

Un tel dispositif de massage est destiné à créer un pli ou dôme cutané afin de mobiliser les plans cutanés superficiels et profonds, ainsi que les tissus conjonctifs.Such a massage device is intended to create a skin fold or dome in order to mobilize the superficial and deep cutaneous planes, as well as the connective tissues.

Cette technique de mobilisation, historiquement pratiquée par les masseurs kinésithérapeutes, est qualifiée de « palper-rouler ». Elle fait partie des quatre ou cinq grandes manoeuvres de massage enseignées dans les instituts de formation en kinésithérapie.This mobilization technique, historically practiced by physiotherapist masseurs, is called "palpate-rolling". It is one of four or five major massage exercises taught in physiotherapy training institutes.

Le « palper-rouler » consiste à pincer la peau entre le pouce, l'index et le majeur afin d'obtenir un pli cutané. La pression exercée entre les doigts est contrôlée afin de générer le moins d'inconfort possible. Elle doit toutefois être suffisante pour maintenir ce pli dans un geste de glissement qui permet de le déplacer sur la surface de la peau.The "palpate-roll" is to pinch the skin between the thumb, forefinger and middle finger to obtain a skin fold. The pressure exerted between the fingers is controlled in order to generate the least possible discomfort. It must, however, be sufficient to maintain this fold in a gesture of sliding that allows to move on the surface of the skin.

De manière connue, il existe plusieurs systèmes mécanisés capables de reproduire ce geste de « palper-rouler ». De tels dispositifs de massage sont généralement constitués d'une unité génératrice de vide et d'une chambre d'aspiration réalisée entre deux rouleaux parallèles. Les rouleaux sont appliqués sur la peau et lorsque la dépression s'installe dans la chambre, la peau y est aspirée formant ainsi un pli cutané entre les deux rouleaux. Les rouleaux sont ensuite déplacés sur la surface de la peau, entraînant avec eux le pli cutané.In known manner, there are several mechanized systems capable of reproducing this gesture of "palpate-rolling". Such massage devices generally consist of a vacuum generating unit and a suction chamber formed between two parallel rollers. The rollers are applied to the skin and when the depression settles in the chamber, the skin is sucked into it thereby forming a skin fold between the two rollers. The rollers are then moved to the surface of the skin, dragging with them the skin fold.

Certains dispositifs prévoient des rouleaux motorisés pour faciliter le déplacement sur la peau.Some devices provide motorized rollers to facilitate movement on the skin.

Lors de l'utilisation de tels dispositifs, le pli cutané formé entre les rouleaux est parfois inconfortable, voir douloureux.When using such devices, the skin fold formed between the rollers is sometimes uncomfortable, even painful.

C'est pourquoi il a été imaginé de remplacer la chambre d'aspiration et les rouleaux par une cloche d'aspiration qui s'inspire des traditionnelles ventouses de médecine chinoise. Une telle cloche présente, au niveau des bords en contact avec la peau, une lèvre permettant d'offrir une étanchéité suffisante à la mise en dépression de l'intérieur de la cloche sous l'action de l'aspiration. Pour faciliter le déplacement d'une telle cloche, des billes peuvent être disposées au niveau de ladite lèvre en contact avec la peau.That's why it was thought to replace the room suction and rollers by a suction bell that draws inspiration from traditional cupping of Chinese medicine. Such a bell has, at the edges in contact with the skin, a lip to provide a sufficient seal to the depression of the interior of the bell under the action of suction. To facilitate the movement of such a bell, beads may be disposed at said lip in contact with the skin.

Un exemple d'un tel dispositif est décrit au travers du document EP 0 978 269 . De plus, ce dispositif prévoit une double cloche d'aspiration, dont l'une mobile à l'intérieur de la seconde, permet de déplacer le dispositif sur la peau, sans contrainte pour le praticien.An example of such a device is described in the document EP 0 978 269 . In addition, this device provides a double suction bell, one mobile within the second, allows to move the device on the skin, without constraints for the practitioner.

Toutefois, un inconvénient majeur des dispositifs connus réside dans le fait que les tissus ne sont mobilisés qu'une seule fois au moment du passage de la chambre d'aspiration sur la peau. Il est donc indispensable d'effectuer de très nombreux passages sur la zone à traiter pour obtenir l'effet thérapeutique escompté.However, a major disadvantage of the known devices lies in the fact that the tissues are mobilized only once at the time of passage of the suction chamber on the skin. It is therefore essential to make very many passages on the area to be treated to obtain the desired therapeutic effect.

Le dispositif selon l'invention permet de remédier à ces inconvénients et permet de réaliser un massage de mobilisation tissulaire indolore et rapide. L'originalité de cette invention est qu'elle permet de réduire le nombre de passages sur une même zone cutanée d'un facteur compris entre 5 et 40. De plus le dispositif de massage selon l'invention permet d'inhiber les sensations inconfortables ou douloureuses provoquées par le pincement de la peau entre les rouleaux.The device according to the invention makes it possible to remedy these drawbacks and makes it possible to perform a painless and rapid tissue mobilization massage. The originality of this invention is that it makes it possible to reduce the number of passages on the same cutaneous zone by a factor of between 5 and 40. Moreover, the massage device according to the invention makes it possible to inhibit the uncomfortable sensations or painful caused by the pinching of the skin between the rollers.

L'invention permet également de faciliter le déplacement de la chambre d'aspiration sur la peau.The invention also facilitates the movement of the suction chamber on the skin.

Pour ce faire, un tel dispositif prévoit le massage des tissus cutanés par un mouvement d'étirement rotatif alterné.To do this, such a device provides for the massage of the cutaneous tissues by an alternating rotational stretching movement.

Ainsi, le dispositif de massage selon l'invention comprend une chambre d'aspiration centrale en forme de cloche dans laquelle est créée une dépression variable, caractérisé par le fait que ladite cloche est entraînée par un moteur selon des oscillations angulaires alternatives appliquées autour de l'axe de rotation de la cloche de manière à créer un mouvement d'étirement rotatif alterné.Thus, the massage device according to the invention comprises a bell-shaped central suction chamber in which a variable vacuum is created, characterized in that said bell is driven by a motor according to alternating angular oscillations applied around the bell. 'axis rotating the bell so as to create an alternating rotational stretching movement.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description détaillée qui va suivre des modes de réalisation non limitatifs de l'invention, en référence aux figures annexées dans lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue de dessous en perspective d'un mode de réalisation du dispositif de massage selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 représente une vue de dessus en perspective et partiellement en coupe du dispositif de massage ;
  • la figure 3 représente une vue de dessus en perspective et partiellement éclatée du dispositif de massage ; et
  • la figure 4 représente une vue de dessous du dispositif de massage selon l'invention.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments of the invention, with reference to the appended figures in which:
  • the figure 1 represents a perspective bottom view of an embodiment of the massage device according to the invention;
  • the figure 2 is a perspective view from above and partially in section of the massage device;
  • the figure 3 is a perspective view from above and partially exploded of the massage device; and
  • the figure 4 represents a bottom view of the massage device according to the invention.

La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif de massage, en particulier un dispositif à même de reproduire le geste dit de « palper-rouler ».The present invention relates to a massage device, in particular a device capable of reproducing the gesture said "palpate-rolling".

Pour ce faire, l'invention prévoit un massage des tissus cutanés par un mouvement d'étirement rotatif alterné.For this purpose, the invention provides a massage of the cutaneous tissues by an alternating rotational stretching movement.

En particulier, ce mouvement est situé selon un axe plus ou moins perpendiculaire à la surface des tissus cutanés.In particular, this movement is located along an axis more or less perpendicular to the surface of the cutaneous tissues.

Ainsi, le dispositif de massage est constitué d'une chambre d'aspiration centrale en forme de cloche 2. Cette dernière est dépourvue de rouleaux.Thus, the massage device consists of a bell-shaped central suction chamber 2. The latter is devoid of rollers.

A l'intérieur de ladite cloche 2 est créée une dépression variable asservie par un système électropneumatique. Ladite dépression est obtenue par une pompe à vide reliée au dispositif par une tuyauterie adaptée.Inside said bell 2 is created a variable depression controlled by an electropneumatic system. Said vacuum is obtained by a vacuum pump connected to the device by a suitable pipe.

De plus, ladite cloche 2 est reliée à un moteur électrique basse tension 9, monté sur un châssis, sur l'axe duquel est montée une vis sans fin 7. Cette dernière transmet la rotation du moteur à une roue dentée hélicoïdale 6 solidaire d'un axe 8.In addition, said bell 2 is connected to a low-voltage electric motor 9, mounted on a chassis, on the axis of which is mounted a worm 7. This latter transmits the rotation of the motor to a helical gear 6 secured to an axis 8.

On notera que l'axe 8 peut être équipé d'un amortisseur de chocs axiaux intégré dans le châssis (non représenté).Note that the axis 8 can be equipped with an axial shock absorber integrated in the frame (not shown).

Par ailleurs, un vilebrequin 5 est lui aussi solidaire de ce même axe et une biellette 4, libre en rotation, est implantée sur l'excentrique dudit vilebrequin 5. L'autre extrémité de la biellette est implantée libre en rotation sur le dessus de la cloche 2.Moreover, a crankshaft 5 is also attached to this same axis and a rod 4, free in rotation, is located on the eccentric of said crankshaft 5. The other end of the rod is implanted free to rotate on the top of the bell 2.

Ces éléments sont particulièrement visibles sur les figures 2 et 3.These elements are particularly visible on figures 2 and 3 .

Ainsi, le mouvement de rotation du moteur 9 est transformé en oscillations angulaires alternatives qui sont appliquées à la cloche 2 autour de son axe de rotation. L'angle d'oscillation est contrôlé pour supprimer tout risque d'étirement exagéré des tissus.Thus, the rotational movement of the motor 9 is transformed into alternative angular oscillations which are applied to the bell 2 about its axis of rotation. The angle of oscillation is controlled to eliminate any risk of exaggerated tissue stretching.

Cette cloche 2 et le mécanisme sont implantés dans un carrossage ergonomique 12 qui permet et facilite sa préhension par le praticien.This bell 2 and the mechanism are implanted in an ergonomic camber 12 which allows and facilitates its grip by the practitioner.

Un exemple de réalisation d'un carrossage ergonomique entourant le dispositif selon l'invention est particulièrement visible sur la figure 1.An exemplary embodiment of an ergonomic camber surrounding the device according to the invention is particularly visible on the figure 1 .

De plus, l'interface entre l'ensemble cloche - mécanisme et le carrossage de préhension est assurée par des silentblocs afin que les oscillations et les vibrations de cet ensemble ne soient pas transmises à la main du thérapeute.In addition, the interface between the bell-mechanism assembly and the gripping camber is provided by silentblocs so that oscillations and vibrations of this assembly are not transmitted to the hand of the therapist.

Avantageusement, ladite cloche 2 peut être guidée en rotation par des paliers lisses ou bien des roulements à billes ou à aiguilles.Advantageously, said bell 2 can be guided in rotation by plain bearings or ball or needle bearings.

Particulièrement visible sur la figure 4, une lèvre 1, située au niveau de l'ouverture de la cloche 2, en partie inférieure du dispositif, est appliquée sur la peau de la zone corporelle à masser et la dépression qui est créée dans la cloche 2 aspire la peau à l'intérieur celle-ci. La hauteur du dôme cutané qui est ainsi créé est proportionnelle à la dépression appliquée à l'intérieur de la cloche 2.Particularly visible on the figure 4 a lip 1, located at the opening of the bell 2, in the lower part of the device, is applied to the skin of the body area to be massaged and the depression which is created in the bell 2 sucks the skin to the skin. inside this one. The height of the dome which is thus created is proportional to the depression applied inside the bell 2.

Cette succion plaque plus ou moins fort la peau sur la lèvre 1 et la paroi interne de la cloche 2. Ainsi, ce dôme de peau devient imparfaitement solidaire de la cloche 2. Le niveau de dépression est ajusté afin que la peau soit collabée dans la cloche 2, sans pour autant la brider pour autoriser son déplacement aisé.This suction plate more or less strong the skin on the lip 1 and the inner wall of the bell 2. Thus, this skin dome becomes imperfectly integral with the bell 2. The level of depression is adjusted so that the skin is collabed in the bell 2, without constraining it to allow its easy movement.

Le mouvement d'oscillation de la cloche est transmis à la peau, qui est collabée sur la lèvre 1, et à la paroi de cette cloche 2 par la dépression. Le dôme de peau, et l'ensemble des tissus qu'il contient, sont donc, d'une part, soumis à un étirement vertical par rapport à la base de ce dôme et, d'autre part, à un étirement rotatif alterné et limité en amplitude angulaire du fait des oscillations de la cloche 2.The oscillation movement of the bell is transmitted to the skin, which is collabée on the lip 1, and the wall of this bell 2 by the depression. The dome of skin, and all the tissues that it contains, are therefore, on the one hand, subjected to vertical stretching relative to the base of this dome and, on the other hand, to an alternating rotational stretching and limited in angular amplitude due to oscillations of the bell 2.

La fréquence d'oscillation est variable par modification de la vitesse de rotation du moteur. Elle est ajustée, d'une part, à la fréquence de saturation des nerfs afférents et, d'autre part, au nombre d'étirements (en rotation alternative) souhaités sur une période donnée.The oscillation frequency is variable by changing the rotational speed of the motor. It is adjusted, on the one hand, to the saturation frequency of the afferent nerves and, on the other hand, to the number of stretches (in alternative rotation) desired over a given period.

De manière générale, l'énergie pour assures ces fonctions peut être pneumatique, magnétique ou électrique, en particulier au niveau dudit moteur, et le mouvement d'oscillation de la cloche 2 peut être obtenu par tout type de système ou tout assemblage de système mécaniques, électriques, pneumatiques ou magnétiques.In general, the energy for performing these functions can be pneumatic, magnetic or electrical, in particular at the level of said motor, and the oscillation movement of the bell 2 can be obtained by any type of system or any assembly of mechanical systems. , electric, pneumatic or magnetic.

De plus, ladite cloche 2 peut avoir différentes dimensions afin de l'adapter à la topographie de la zone à traiter. A titre d'exemple non limitatif, la cloche aura un diamètre compris entre 15 et 80 millimètres. Cette cloche peut aussi revêtir toute forme simple ou complexe et toute profondeur pourvu qu'elle assure la fonction revendiquée.In addition, said bell 2 may have different dimensions to adapt to the topography of the area to be treated. By way of non-limiting example, the bell will have a diameter of between 15 and 80 millimeters. This bell can also take any simple or complex shape and any depth provided that it provides the claimed function.

Selon un mode particulier de réalisation, ladite lèvre 1 peut être prévue amovible par rapport à la cloche 2, démontable sans outil afin d'en faciliter le nettoyage.According to a particular embodiment, said lip 1 may be provided removable relative to the bell 2, removable without tools to facilitate cleaning.

Selon une variante de réalisation, non représentée, les parois intérieures de la lèvre 1 de la cloche 2 peuvent être tapissées de billes ou rouleaux.According to an alternative embodiment, not shown, the inner walls of the lip 1 of the bell 2 may be lined with balls or rollers.

Selon une variante non représentée, l'intérieur du carrossage ergonomique peut être tapissé d'une mousse ou d'un matériau s'isolation phonique.According to a variant not shown, the interior of the ergonomic camber may be lined with a foam or sound insulation material.

Le dispositif de massage selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné à produire de manière mécanique, indolore et très accélérée, les effets thérapeutiques obtenus par le geste de massage dit de « palper-rouler ».The massage device according to the invention is particularly intended to produce mechanically, painless and very accelerated, the therapeutic effects obtained by the gesture of massage said to "palpate-roll".

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples illustrés et décrits précédemment qui peuvent présenter des variantes et modifications sans pour autant sortir du cadre de l'invention.Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples illustrated and described above which may have variants and modifications without departing from the scope of the invention.

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Dispositif de massage des tissus cutanés par un mouvement d'étirement rotatif alterné, comprenant une chambre d'aspiration centrale en forme de cloche (2) dans laquelle est créée une dépression variable, caractérisé par le fait que ladite cloche (2) est entraînée par un moteur selon des oscillations angulaires alternatives appliquées autour de l'axe de rotation de la cloche (2) de manière à créer un mouvement d'étirement rotatif alterné.Device for massaging cutaneous tissues by an alternating rotary stretching movement, comprising a bell-shaped central suction chamber (2) in which a variable vacuum is created, characterized in that said bell (2) is driven by a motor according to alternating angular oscillations applied around the axis of rotation of the bell (2) so as to create an alternating rotational stretching movement. Dispositif de massage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite cloche (2) est guidée en rotation par des paliers lisses ou des roulements à billes.Massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that said bell (2) is guided in rotation by plain bearings or ball bearings. Dispositif de massage selon l'une quelconque des revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit moteur comprend une vitesse de rotation ajustable de manière à modifier la fréquence d'oscillation de ladite cloche (2) en fonction de la fréquence de saturation des nerfs afférents et en fonction du nombre d'étirements sur une période donnée.Massage device according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that said motor comprises an adjustable rotational speed so as to modify the oscillation frequency of said bell (2) as a function of the frequency of saturation of the nerves relating to the number of stretches over a given period. Dispositif de massage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite cloche (2) comprend une lèvre (1) destinée à être appliquée sur la peau, ladite lèvre (1) présentant des parois intérieurs tapissées de billes ou de rouleaux.Massage device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said bell (2) comprises a lip (1) intended to be applied to the skin, said lip (1) having internal walls lined with balls or rollers . Dispositif de massage selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite cloche (2) est reliée audit moteur sur l'axe duquel est monté une vis sans fin transmettant la rotation du moteur à une roue dentée hélicoïdale solidaire d'un axe (8), un vilebrequin (5) étant monté solidaire dudit axe (8) et une biellette (4) étant montée libre en rotation sur l'excentrique dudit vilebrequin (5) tandis que l'extrémité libre de ladite biellette (4) est implantée libre en rotation sur le dessus de ladite cloche (2).Massage device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said bell (2) is connected to said motor on the axis of which is mounted a worm transmitting the rotation of the motor to a helical gear integral with a axle (8), a crankshaft (5) being mounted integral with said axis (8) and a link (4) being rotatably mounted on the eccentric of said crankshaft (5) while the free end of said link (4) is implanted free in rotation on the top of said bell (2).
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