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EP2177197A1
EP2177197A1 EP09166653A EP09166653A EP2177197A1 EP 2177197 A1 EP2177197 A1 EP 2177197A1 EP 09166653 A EP09166653 A EP 09166653A EP 09166653 A EP09166653 A EP 09166653A EP 2177197 A1 EP2177197 A1 EP 2177197A1
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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
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H15/0092—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains hand-held
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/041—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a roller, a disc or a ball
    • 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
    • A61H15/00—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
    • A61H2015/0007—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis
    • A61H2015/0057—Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains with balls or rollers rotating about their own axis the axis being resiliently biased
    • 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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/10—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy
    • A61H2201/105—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy with means for delivering media, e.g. drugs or cosmetics
    • 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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1683—Surface of interface
    • A61H2201/169—Physical characteristics of the surface, e.g. material, relief, texture or indicia
    • A61H2201/1695—Enhanced pressure effect, e.g. substantially sharp projections, needles or pyramids

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  • US 2007/0083135 A1 discloses a massage device comprising two rotary massage members carried by flexible branches.
  • Another massage device is known to EP 1 774 950 , comprising massage members each having at least one pair of flexible lips.
  • EP 1472 953 A1 discloses a massage device comprising two massage rollers each mounted on a fork, with a system for adjusting the orientation of one fork relative to the other. Such a device is of relatively complex construction and requires making the forks to withstand relatively significant mechanical forces in the adjustment system.
  • FR 2,664,158 also describes support forks of the massage rollers.
  • lymphatic drainage or circulation stimulation to promote the penetration of assets
  • the massage must be more or less energetic.
  • the user can easily modify the configuration of the massage system relative to the treated surface, and thus perform different types of massage.
  • the position of the intermediate piece can be adjusted by the user before the massage regardless of the pressure exerted by the massage members on the region to be treated.
  • the user can vary the inclination of the massage members, for example cancel this inclination.
  • the inclination of the massage members can be varied in a plane or even out of a plane, depending on the means used to change the inclination.
  • the inclination of the massage members can be modified so as to create a large angle between the axes of rotation and achieve a rolled pleated effect to drain the epidermis.
  • the massage members rotate about the same geometric axis of rotation, all their surface is flat, which allows a different massage action, for example a simple tapping of the skin to stimulate acupuncture points.
  • the force of the drainage can be reduced.
  • the massage system comprises for example a massage member which rotates through a support material axis whose one end is carried by the intermediate piece (also called bearing).
  • the pressure exerted by the massage members on the treated area may possibly change the configuration of the massage system around the position set by the user before the massage. For example, a higher pressure may result in a decrease in the angle between the axes of rotation of the massage members. The latter can be done for example against the action of an elastic return member which returns the massage members in the configuration set by the user as soon as said pressure ceases.
  • the intermediate piece may be located for example substantially in a median plane between the two massage members.
  • the adjustment member may for example be mobile relative to the support.
  • the intermediate piece may be non-rotatable relative to the support.
  • the intermediate piece may comprise a thread and the adjustment member may comprise a wheel rotatably mounted on the support, so that a rotation of the wheel causes a displacement of the intermediate piece.
  • intermediate can be movable in a first direction contained in a plane defined by the geometric axes of rotation of the massage members. This first direction may be parallel or perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device.
  • the intermediate piece may also be movable in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first, for example when the user acts on a corresponding additional adjustment member. This may allow to modify not only the angle formed between the massage members to the region to be treated but also the angle formed forwards or back relative to the direction of movement of the device on the region to be treated.
  • the intermediate piece may be movable relative to a gripping portion in response to an action of the user.
  • the support may be movable relative to the gripping portion in response to an action of the user, the intermediate part being fixed relative to this gripping portion.
  • the device may comprise a guide portion on which the support can be slidably mounted. The guide portion may be fixed relative to the intermediate piece.
  • the support can slide freely on the guide portion and the user can choose a position of the support, relative to the guide portion, to create the desired inclination between the X and X 'axes of the massage members, and maintain the support in this position.
  • the device may comprise at least one means for locking the position of the support relative to the guide portion.
  • the guide portion may, for example, include notches, grooves, reliefs, grooves, holes or any other means that can cooperate with a latch on the support or vice versa. The user can thus immobilize the support in the desired position and then change the position by acting on the lock so as to unlock.
  • the amounts can be made together monolithically by molding.
  • the uprights can thus be made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material with a base which can be used for example for attachment to a container.
  • the base may comprise a bottom wall extending between the two uprights, for example a tray-shaped bottom wall substantially perpendicular to the uprights.
  • the angle between the geometric axes of rotation of the massage members may vary by at least 20 ° due to the relative displacement of the intermediate piece relative to the support.
  • the intermediate piece can be connected to the support other than only by the material axis of rotation of each massage member.
  • the intermediate piece and the support are movable together in a predefined and guided manner.
  • the support can be fixedly attached to a gripping portion of the massage device.
  • the support can be made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material with the gripping portion.
  • the intermediate piece can be fixedly connected to a gripping portion.
  • the intermediate piece can be made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material with the gripping portion.
  • the device may or may not include a container containing a product to be applied to the skin before, during or after the massage.
  • the container can at least partially define the gripping portion.
  • the massage system may be disposed laterally relative to the gripping portion.
  • At least one of the massage members may be mounted on a telescopic axis.
  • the massage system may comprise at least two massage members rotating on the same flexible support shaft, monolithic or having segments of support pins articulated between them.
  • the massage members are for example rollers, which may be elastically deformable or not. When the rollers are elastically deformable, they may accompany the deformation of the corresponding support axis, if appropriate. These rollers may be made at least partially of elastomer.
  • the massage system in particular the massage members that it comprises, for example the aforementioned rollers, may comprise massage reliefs which may be in various forms. The orientation of these massage reliefs is likely to vary during the massage operation.
  • the massage reliefs may or may not be distributed over the entire length of the massage system, and may be identical or different.
  • the one or more massage members may comprise molded or reported reliefs.
  • the reliefs comprise for example ribs, which may have in cross section a circular or non-circular contour, in particular polygonal.
  • a non-circular contour can be used to vary the pressure applied during the rotation.
  • the massage system may for example comprise an alternation of ribs having polygonal contours angularly offset.
  • the reliefs may further comprise pins, which may be angularly offset or not when they are observed along the longitudinal axis of the massage member.
  • the reliefs may comprise annular lips.
  • the reliefs may still include corrugated ribs.
  • the reliefs may include a first set of ribs having a first orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the massage system and a second set of ribs having a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the massage system, the first and second orientations being different, for example symmetrical with respect to a median plane for the massage system. This can help create a pleating action of the skin during the rotation of the massage system.
  • relief massage profile can be used, including sequenced profiles, for example spiral or helical.
  • the massage reliefs may be made in the same material as the body of a massage member or in a different material.
  • a different material, especially harder, can allow a stronger action without unduly diminishing the flexibility of the body, which can be achieved in a more flexible material.
  • the length of each massage member is for example greater than or equal to 2 cm.
  • the maximum diameter D of a massage member is for example greater than or equal to 8 mm, being for example between 8 and 30 mm.
  • the massage system can be deformed in various ways relative to the base, for example in the approximation of the bottom wall, away from it or back and forth with respect thereto, for example in one direction. generally perpendicular to a plane containing the longitudinal axes of the uprights.
  • the support may be molded with the container body or attached to the container body.
  • the container may comprise at least one dispensing member and the massage device may be situated opposite this distribution member or on the same side as this one.
  • the container may be of the aerosol type or provided with a pump, a porous applicator, for example a foam or sintered, a ball or an applicator roll or any other known means for dispensing and / or applying the product.
  • the support axis of a massage member may possibly exceed the corresponding amount of support.
  • Each end of the support pins connected to a corresponding amount can occupy a substantially constant position on this amount.
  • the massage system may comprise a massage member that is not rotatably mounted on a support shaft passing through it entirely but is secured at its ends to ends of support pins, which may be made of a material that is more rigid than the massage organ.
  • the massage member is for example hollow and / or made of a relatively inflexible material, so as to be able to flex during use, in contact with a non-planar surface of the treated region.
  • the massage device may comprise at least one rotating support axis with at least one massage member or a massage member having at its ends support shaft ends made monolithically with a portion at least of the massage organ.
  • the massage device 1 shown in Figures 1 and 2 comprises a support 2 and a massage system 3.
  • the support 2 is secured to a container 4 which contains a product that can be applied to the skin before, during or after the massage action.
  • This container 4 comprises for example a product distribution system, which may be arbitrary, and in the example considered can be closed by a cover 5 present at the rear of the device 1, the opposite side to the massage system 3.
  • the dispensing system may comprise a nozzle, a foam, a ball or an applicator roll, a pump or any other known means for dispensing and / or applying the product.
  • the support 2 is fixed relative to the container 4 and comprises for example a base 7 which is fixed by snapping or otherwise on the container 4.
  • the container 4 can define, as in the example illustrated, the gripping portion 201.
  • the support 2 is made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material with at least a portion of the container 4, or the all of it.
  • the support 2 comprises, in the example in question, two uprights 6, for example of longitudinal axes parallel to the longitudinal axis of the receptacle, forming between them a receptacle 9 in which two massage members 10 belonging to the massage system 3 are arranged.
  • These massage members 10, which are for example in the form of rollers, as illustrated, are intended to come into engagement with the skin during the use of the massage device.
  • the massage members 10 rotate about respective geometric axes of rotation X and X '.
  • the angle ⁇ between the X and X 'axes can be varied during use of the massage device.
  • the massage members 10 are carried by material support pins 15 which are connected at their outermost end to a corresponding upright 6 and at their innermost end to an intermediate piece 20, movable relative to the support 2 and whose position relative to the support 2 determines the inclination ⁇ between the geometric axes X and X '.
  • the intermediate piece 20 can be moved by a mechanism on which the user acts, this mechanism comprising for example a knob 23 rotatable relative to the support 2 about an axis of rotation, this axis of rotation being for example parallel, or even coincidental, with the longitudinal axis Z of the device 1.
  • the support 2 may comprise an opening 25 in which the wheel 23 is engaged.
  • the intermediate piece 20 may comprise, as seen on the figure 3 , a threaded rod 28 on which is screwed the wheel 23, which allows to transform a rotation of the wheel 23 around the Z axis in a movement along this axis Z of the intermediate part 20.
  • the intermediate piece 20 can cooperate with an opening 30 of the support, of non-circular section, for example polygonal, in particular square as illustrated, so as to be able to move in this opening axially along the Z axis, without turning around the Z axis.
  • an opening 30 of the support of non-circular section, for example polygonal, in particular square as illustrated, so as to be able to move in this opening axially along the Z axis, without turning around the Z axis.
  • the massage device 1 can be made to allow the desired variation of the inclination ⁇ between the geometric axes of rotation X and X '.
  • the deflection of the intermediate piece 20 may be sufficient to be able to pass from a configuration where the geometric axes of rotation X and X 'coincide and for example perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Z of the device to a configuration as illustrated in FIG. the figure 1 , where the X and X 'axes form an angle ⁇ between them different from 180 °.
  • the maximum variation of the angle ⁇ for the device 1 is for example greater than or equal to 5 ° and less than or equal to 60 °, being preferably between 10 ° and 45 °.
  • the intermediate piece 20 is advantageously provided with a retaining means which makes it possible to prevent its detachment from the device 1 at the end of the rotation of the adjustment knob 23.
  • This retaining means can be presented, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 3a and 3b , in the form of a slotted portion defining two elastically deformable tabs 28a and 28b each provided with a tooth, the tabs being able to snap through the hole of the knob 23 during assembly of the intermediate piece on the support 2.
  • the head 20a of the intermediate piece 20, on which the support pins are articulated can be given various shapes and for example a generally pyramidal shape as illustrated in FIG. figure 3a or a generally spherical shape as illustrated in FIG. figure 3b , or any other suitable form.
  • the displacement travel along the Z axis of the intermediate piece 20 between its extreme positions of adjustment is for example between 5 mm and 20 mm.
  • the friction between the threaded rod 28 of the intermediate piece and the knob 23 excludes a significant movement of the intermediate piece relative to the support 2, during the application of the massage members 10 on the skin and displacement of the device 1 to its contact.
  • the user may for example apply the product contained in the container 4 on the skin of the region of the body to be treated, and choose the inclination ⁇ between the X and X 'axes which is suitable for the desired massage.
  • the container may comprise several compartments and several compositions, each composition corresponding for example to a particular adjustment of the inclination between the rollers.
  • the intermediate part 20 is fixed relative to the gripping portion 201 and the support 2 can move relative to the gripping portion.
  • the gripping portion is defined by a portion of the container 4.
  • the support 2 is for example slidably mounted on a guide portion 61 which overcomes the container 4 but may be part of it, if necessary.
  • the guide portion 61 has a stop portion 62 which prevents the detachment of the support 2 from the device 1.
  • the support 2 can slide freely on the guide portion 61 and the user can maintain the support 2 in the position, relative to the guide portion 61, which provides the inclination between the X and X 'axes sought.
  • locking means in position of the support 2 relative to the guide portion 61 may advantageously be used.
  • the support 2 may include a latch 64 which can cooperate with one of the notches to immobilize the support 2 in the desired position. The user can change the position by acting on the latch 64 so as to unlock it.
  • the guide portion 61 comprises grooves, reliefs, grooves, or holes capable of cooperating with a latch 64 on the support 2.
  • the guide portion 61 comprises a latch 64 and the support 2 notches, grooves, reliefs, grooves or holes 63 capable of cooperating with the latch 64.
  • the massage system 3 can be oriented in multiple ways relative to the container 4 and in particular relative to the surface of the device 1 which serves as a gripping member to use the device and move the massage members 10 on the skin.
  • the massage system 3 is at a longitudinal end of the device 1.
  • the massage system is located on the side of the container 4.
  • the intermediate piece 20 has an opening 80 high enough to allow the axial movement along the desired axis Z of the intermediate piece 20 when the user acts on the adjusting wheel 23.
  • This opening 80 is traversed by a rod 82 of the means adjoining adjustment device 100 which can, by moving longitudinally, cause the intermediate piece 20 from front to back, at least over a short distance, when the user turns an adjustment knob 83.
  • the massage members 10 may be elastically deformable or not.
  • the massage members 10 are in various examples in the form of two rollers provided with massage reliefs 12 at their periphery.
  • These massage reliefs 12 are for example made in the form of annular ribs, of constant height and regular spacing, but the invention is not limited to this example of massage reliefs 12, which may be different, for example as described below.
  • Each massage member 10 is for example made of an elastomeric material, for example an elastomer material of shore A hardness between 20 and 90, for example a material chosen from polyolefins, in particular PP, PE, nitriles, silicones, SEBS thermoplastic elastomers, for example Hytrel ® , Pebax ® , PU, PVC, EVA.
  • an elastomeric material for example an elastomer material of shore A hardness between 20 and 90, for example a material chosen from polyolefins, in particular PP, PE, nitriles, silicones, SEBS thermoplastic elastomers, for example Hytrel ® , Pebax ® , PU, PVC, EVA.
  • a massage member 10 When a massage member 10 has annular ribs, they may have in cross section a circular or non-circular contour, for example of polygonal shape.
  • Figures 10 and 11 there is a representation of Figures 10 and 11 ribs having a polygonal contour, in this case square, the ribs being alternately angularly offset.
  • the contour of the ribs is substantially triangular, these being also alternately offset along the longitudinal axis of the massage member.
  • the massage reliefs are pins, being for example alternately offset along the longitudinal axis of the massage member.
  • the pins may be of the same height or not when moving on a succession of pins having even a position on the longitudinal axis of the massage member.
  • the massage system may also comprise massage members in the form of disks arranged side by side on the support axis 15, as illustrated in FIG. figure 15 .
  • the massage reliefs may also be in the form of corrugated ribs, that is to say whose periphery occupies a variable axial position along the longitudinal axis of the massage member, depending on the position around of the longitudinal axis, as shown in figure 16 .
  • a massage member 10 may comprise, as illustrated in FIG. figure 17 , a body 60 having a hollow cylinder shape, made of an elastomer material, and the massage reliefs 12 are for example reported on this body 60, being for example made of a material of the same hardness as the body 60 or in a material having a different hardness, including a higher hardness.
  • the massage reliefs 12 comprise for example ribs or pins attached to the body 60.
  • the massage reliefs 12 may be reported by any means on the body 60, for example by gluing, latching or melting material.
  • the massage reliefs 12 can be made by overmolding with the body 60, for example in a harder material.
  • massage reliefs 12 were made in the form of pins with a rounded enlarged head, other forms are of course possible.
  • the massage member comprises two thin annular lips 12a and 12b, having between them a series of pins 12c.
  • the Figures 22 and 23 represent a variant of massage reliefs comprising ribs in the axial direction of the massage member.
  • Two identical or different massage members can be mounted on the massage device, as illustrated in FIG. figure 24 .
  • the massage members may comprise, as illustrated in FIG. figure 25 , ribs which are inclined relative to the geometric axis of rotation, the massage members being for example symmetrical or not to each other with respect to a longitudinal median plane of the device.
  • the support axes of the massage rollers may be separate or alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. figure 26 , being made monolithically, being connected by a flexible hinge portion 90, which can be driven in displacement by the intermediate piece 20 relative to the support 2.
  • This flexible portion of preferential deformation is for example obtained by a section change and / or material of the support axis, for example mid-length thereof.
  • the support pins 15 may be connected in different ways to the uprights 6 and to the intermediate part 20, for example to be mounted in an articulated manner on the uprights 6 and the intermediate part 20.
  • the ends of the support pins 15 may be mounted with a possibility of displacement relative to the support 2.
  • the end of a support pin 15 can thus be arranged in the opening 11 of the corresponding upright with a radial clearance facilitating the deflection of the support pin 15.
  • the longitudinal axes of the massage members 10 can remain rectilinear when the massage members 10 are non-deformable or curved when the massage members 10 are deformable
  • Figures 27a to 27e some possibilities of mounting the end of a support shaft 15 on the corresponding upright 6.
  • the end of the shaft 15 can be received in a blind housing 30 of the upright 6, as shown in FIG. figure 27a , this blind housing 30 may allow some angular displacement of the axis 15 when the position of the intermediate part 20 relative to the support 2 varies.
  • the support pin 15 can also be engaged in a through opening, as shown in FIG. figure 27b . Again, preferably, this opening is wide enough to allow sufficient angular movement of the support axis 15.
  • the support pin 15 may comprise at one of its ends a retaining element 13 for retaining it axially between an upright 6 and the intermediate piece 20.
  • the retaining elements 13 are for example insert parts but alternatively the retaining elements 13 may be formed from molded or machined reliefs with the support pin 15. The latter can also be held in place by at least one insert on the support 2.
  • a washer 76 can be fixed on the support axis 15 so as to position the massage member relative to the support axis 15 in order to prevent that when the massage member 10 inclines, its face end comes rub against the amount and hinders its rotation.
  • FIG. 27d We illustrated at the figure 27d the possibility of making the opening in which one end of the support shaft 15 is engaged with chamfers 40 and 41 opening on the opposite faces of the upright 6, in order to facilitate the pivoting of the support pin 15 relative to its points of support on the upright 6.
  • This figure also illustrates the possibility for the support pin 15 to comprise at least one elastically deformable retaining member 42, bearing against the outer face of the upright 6, this retaining member 42 can be deformed to allow the support pin 15 to bend.
  • the massage members can rotate on support pins which do not rotate themselves when the massage member rotates while being moved in contact with the skin.
  • both the massage members and their support pins can rotate when the massage member is moved on the skin, the support pins being for example fixedly connected to the massage members.
  • the support axis of a massage member may be monolithic and pass entirely through the massage member and be received at its ends on the intermediate piece and the corresponding amount.
  • the support axis of a massage member is made of several segments or ends of support pins, each segment being for example fixed to one end of the massage member, as illustrated in FIG. figure 27e .
  • the support axis comprises at each end of the massage member a tip 50 which comprises an end of axis 51 which is engaged in the corresponding upright 6 or in the intermediate piece 20 and a part mounting 52 which is for example fitted into a housing, in particular in a central lumen 54 of the massage member 10, this light 54 for example through the end-to-end massage member.
  • the mounting portion 52 is for example glued, inserted by force, snapped or otherwise fixed on the massage member 10.
  • the end pieces 50 can also be overmolded on the massage member 10, for example in a more rigid material.
  • each endpiece 50 may comprise a flange 53 which may serve as a spacer to prevent friction of the end face of the massage member against the adjacent upright or the intermediate piece during sagging or change of orientation of the massage member.
  • the use of an attached support pin can reduce the friction of the massage member on the support axis by selecting materials having a low coefficient of friction to each other.
  • the massage member is made in one piece by molding with shaft ends which are respectively engaged in the corresponding amount and the intermediate piece.
  • the support axis may be of constant length and may for example sink more or less into the corresponding housing of the uprights and the intermediate piece when the intermediate piece is moved relative to the support.
  • the support axis is made telescopically, and can be varied in length as the inclination between the geometric axes of rotation of the massage members varies.
  • a telescopic support shaft 15 having two shaft ends 55 respectively articulated on one of the uprights and the intermediate piece.
  • the support shaft 15 can accommodate a return spring which holds the support shaft ends 55 engaged in the corresponding upright and the intermediate piece.
  • the support axis 15 can shorten or lengthen.
  • the intermediate piece 20 can be made with various forms of housing to accommodate the support pins 15.
  • the intermediate piece 20 may in particular comprise a blind housing to accommodate the corresponding end of the support axis in a manner similar to that described with reference to the figure 27a or a housing through.
  • the support pins 15 may have a certain flexibility so as to be able to flex for their placement between the intermediate piece and the corresponding amount of the support.
  • At least one of the housing of the upright and the intermediate piece can be closed after installation of the support axis, by an insert for retaining the support axis on the massage device
  • the orientation of the massage reliefs 12 is modified relative to that at rest and this change of orientation can provide an additional massage effect and progressive , in particular in a direction transverse to the direction of movement of the massage device.
  • the orientation of the X and X 'axes is set by the user but an elastically deformable return member is present and can allow movement of the X and X' axes with respect to the set position, for example allow a decrease in the angle between the X and X 'axes under the effect of the pressure exerted by the massage members on the skin.
  • This elastic return member is interposed for example between the knob 23 and the lower wall of the housing 25 which receives it, being compressed when pressure is exerted on the massage members.
  • the device may also have no container containing a product to be applied to the skin.
  • the device can also be arranged to attach to a container containing a product to be applied to the skin.
  • the phrase "with one” should be understood as synonymous with “having at least one”.

Abstract

The device has a rotating massing system (3) including massaging units (10) mounted on a support (2) and turned relative to the support around a rotation geometrical axis (X, X`) defined by a material axles (15) of the support. Posts (6) of the support supports the material axles associated with the massaging units, where inclination of the geometric axis with respect to the posts is related to a position of an intermediate part (20) that is moved relative to the support. The part is located between the massaging units and connected to the material axles.

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US 2007/0083135 A1 divulgue un dispositif de massage comportant deux organes de massage rotatifs portés par des branches flexibles. US 2007/0083135 A1 discloses a massage device comprising two rotary massage members carried by flexible branches.

Un autre dispositif de massage est connu de EP 1 774 950 , comportant des organes de massage ayant chacun au moins un couple de lèvres flexibles.Another massage device is known to EP 1 774 950 , comprising massage members each having at least one pair of flexible lips.

Des dispositifs de massage comportant des rouleaux sont décrits dans le brevet français FR 1 093 828 , les demandes FR 2 480 118 et FR 2 854 312 et les brevets britanniques GB 880 289 et GB 519 875 .Massage devices comprising rollers are described in the French patent FR 1 093 828 , the requests FR 2,480,118 and FR 2,854,312 and British patents GB 880,289 and GB 519 875 .

EP 1472 953 A1 divulgue un dispositif de massage comportant deux rouleaux de massage montés chacun sur une fourche, avec un système de réglage de l'orientation d'une fourche par rapport à l'autre. Un tel dispositif est de construction relativement complexe et nécessite de réaliser les fourches de façon à résister à des efforts mécaniques relativement importants au niveau du système de réglage. EP 1472 953 A1 discloses a massage device comprising two massage rollers each mounted on a fork, with a system for adjusting the orientation of one fork relative to the other. Such a device is of relatively complex construction and requires making the forks to withstand relatively significant mechanical forces in the adjustment system.

FR 2 664 158 décrit également des fourches de support des rouleaux de massage. FR 2,664,158 also describes support forks of the massage rollers.

Il existe un besoin pour perfectionner encore les dispositifs de massage afin de permettre notamment à l'utilisateur de réaliser facilement différents types de massages.There is a need to further improve the massage devices in particular to allow the user to easily perform different types of massage.

En effet, selon le but recherché, par exemple drainage lymphatique ou stimulation de la circulation en vue de favoriser la pénétration d'actifs, le massage doit être plus ou moins énergique.Indeed, depending on the purpose, for example lymphatic drainage or circulation stimulation to promote the penetration of assets, the massage must be more or less energetic.

L'invention a pour objet, selon l'un de ses aspects, un dispositif de massage comportant au moins un système de massage rotatif, le dispositif comportant :

  • un support comportant deux montants,
  • deux organes de massage montés sur ledit support tournant chacun relativement à ce support autour d'un axe géométrique de rotation défini par un axe matériel,
  • chaque montant supportant l'axe matériel associé à l'organe de massage correspondant, l'inclinaison des axes géométriques de rotation relativement aux montants étant liée à la position d'une pièce intermédiaire mobile relativement au support, ladite pièce intermédiaire étant située entre les organes de massage et étant reliée à l'axe matériel associé à chaque organe de massage.
According to one of its aspects, the subject of the invention is a massage device comprising at least one rotary massage system, the device comprising:
  • a support comprising two amounts,
  • two massage members mounted on said support each rotating relative to said support about a geometric axis of rotation defined by a material axis,
  • each amount supporting the material axis associated with the corresponding massage member, the inclination of the geometric axes of rotation relative to the uprights being linked to the position of an intermediate piece movable relative to the support, said intermediate piece being located between the organs massage and being connected to the material axis associated with each massage member.

Grâce à l'invention, l'utilisateur peut aisément modifier la configuration du système de massage relativement à la surface traitée, et ainsi effectuer différents types de massage.Thanks to the invention, the user can easily modify the configuration of the massage system relative to the treated surface, and thus perform different types of massage.

La position de la pièce intermédiaire peut être réglable par l'utilisateur avant le massage indépendamment de la pression exercée par les organes de massage sur la région à traiter.The position of the intermediate piece can be adjusted by the user before the massage regardless of the pressure exerted by the massage members on the region to be treated.

L'utilisateur peut faire varier l'inclinaison des organes de massage, par exemple annuler cette inclinaison. L'inclinaison des organes de massage peut être modifiée dans un plan, voire hors d'un plan, en fonction des moyens utilisés pour modifier l'inclinaison.The user can vary the inclination of the massage members, for example cancel this inclination. The inclination of the massage members can be varied in a plane or even out of a plane, depending on the means used to change the inclination.

L'inclinaison des organes de massage peut être modifiée de façon à créer un angle important entre les axes de rotation et réaliser un effet de plissé roulé pour drainer l'épiderme. Lorsque l'inclinaison est nulle et que les organes de massage tournent autour d'un même axe géométrique de rotation, toute leur surface porte bien à plat, ce qui permet d'effectuer une action de massage différente, par exemple un simple tapotement de la peau pour stimuler des points d'acupuncture. Dans une position intermédiaire, on peut réduire la force du drainage.The inclination of the massage members can be modified so as to create a large angle between the axes of rotation and achieve a rolled pleated effect to drain the epidermis. When the inclination is zero and the massage members rotate about the same geometric axis of rotation, all their surface is flat, which allows a different massage action, for example a simple tapping of the skin to stimulate acupuncture points. In an intermediate position, the force of the drainage can be reduced.

Le système de massage comporte par exemple un organe de massage qui tourne grâce à un axe matériel de support dont l'une des extrémités est portée par la pièce intermédiaire (encore appelée palier).The massage system comprises for example a massage member which rotates through a support material axis whose one end is carried by the intermediate piece (also called bearing).

La pression exercée par les organes de massage sur la région traitée peut éventuellement modifier la configuration du système de massage autour de la position réglée par l'utilisateur avant le massage. Une pression plus forte peut par exemple entraîner une diminution de l'angle entre les axes de rotation des organes de massage. Cette dernière peut se faire par exemple contre l'action d'un organe de rappel élastique qui ramène les organes de massage dans la configuration réglée par l'utilisateur dès que ladite pression cesse.The pressure exerted by the massage members on the treated area may possibly change the configuration of the massage system around the position set by the user before the massage. For example, a higher pressure may result in a decrease in the angle between the axes of rotation of the massage members. The latter can be done for example against the action of an elastic return member which returns the massage members in the configuration set by the user as soon as said pressure ceases.

La pièce intermédiaire peut être située par exemple sensiblement dans un plan médian entre les deux organes de massage.The intermediate piece may be located for example substantially in a median plane between the two massage members.

L'organe de réglage peut être par exemple mobile relativement au support.The adjustment member may for example be mobile relative to the support.

La pièce intermédiaire peut être non rotative par rapport au support.The intermediate piece may be non-rotatable relative to the support.

Dans une variante de réalisation, la pièce intermédiaire peut comporter un filetage et l'organe de réglage peut comporter une molette montée à rotation sur le support, de telle sorte qu'une rotation de la molette entraîne un déplacement de la pièce intermédiaire.La pièce intermédiaire peut être mobile selon une première direction contenue dans un plan défini par les axes géométriques de rotation des organes de massage. Cette première direction peut être parallèle ou perpendiculaire à un axe longitudinal du dispositif. La pièce intermédiaire peut aussi être mobile dans une deuxième direction généralement perpendiculaire à la première, par exemple quand l'utilisateur agit sur un organe de réglage additionnel correspondant. Cela peut permettre de modifier non seulement l'angle formé entre les organes de massage vers la région à traiter mais également l'angle formé vers l'avant ou l'arrière relativement à la direction de déplacement du dispositif sur la région à traiter.In an alternative embodiment, the intermediate piece may comprise a thread and the adjustment member may comprise a wheel rotatably mounted on the support, so that a rotation of the wheel causes a displacement of the intermediate piece. intermediate can be movable in a first direction contained in a plane defined by the geometric axes of rotation of the massage members. This first direction may be parallel or perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the device. The intermediate piece may also be movable in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first, for example when the user acts on a corresponding additional adjustment member. This may allow to modify not only the angle formed between the massage members to the region to be treated but also the angle formed forwards or back relative to the direction of movement of the device on the region to be treated.

La pièce intermédiaire peut être mobile par rapport à une partie de préhension en réponse à une action de l'utilisateur.The intermediate piece may be movable relative to a gripping portion in response to an action of the user.

Dans une variante de l'invention le support peut être mobile par rapport à la partie de préhension en réponse à une action de l'utilisateur, la pièce intermédiaire étant fixe relativement à cette partie de préhension. Par exemple, le dispositif peut comporter une portion de guidage sur laquelle le support peut être monté de façon coulissante. La portion de guidage peut être fixe par rapport à la pièce intermédiaire.In a variant of the invention the support may be movable relative to the gripping portion in response to an action of the user, the intermediate part being fixed relative to this gripping portion. For example, the device may comprise a guide portion on which the support can be slidably mounted. The guide portion may be fixed relative to the intermediate piece.

Le support peut coulisser librement sur la portion de guidage et l'utilisateur peut choisir une position du support, relativement à la portion de guidage, afin de créer l'inclinaison recherchée entre les axes X et X' des organes de massage, et maintenir le support dans cette position. En variante le dispositif peut comporter au moins un moyen permettant de verrouiller la position du support relativement à la portion de guidage.The support can slide freely on the guide portion and the user can choose a position of the support, relative to the guide portion, to create the desired inclination between the X and X 'axes of the massage members, and maintain the support in this position. Alternatively the device may comprise at least one means for locking the position of the support relative to the guide portion.

La portion de guidage peut, par exemple, comporter des crans, stries, reliefs, rainures, trous ou tout autre moyen qui peut coopérer avec un verrou sur le support ou inversement. L'utilisateur peut ainsi immobiliser le support dans la position voulue puis changer la position en agissant sur le verrou de façon à le débloquer.The guide portion may, for example, include notches, grooves, reliefs, grooves, holes or any other means that can cooperate with a latch on the support or vice versa. The user can thus immobilize the support in the desired position and then change the position by acting on the lock so as to unlock.

Les montants peuvent être réalisés ensemble de façon monolithique par moulage.The amounts can be made together monolithically by molding.

Les montants peuvent ainsi être réalisés d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière thermoplastique avec une embase qui peut servir par exemple à la fixation sur un récipient.The uprights can thus be made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material with a base which can be used for example for attachment to a container.

L'embase peut comporter une paroi de fond s'étendant entre les deux montants, par exemple une paroi de fond en forme de plateau sensiblement perpendiculaire aux montants.The base may comprise a bottom wall extending between the two uprights, for example a tray-shaped bottom wall substantially perpendicular to the uprights.

L'angle entre les axes géométriques de rotation des organes de massage peut varier de 20° au moins en raison du déplacement relatif de la pièce intermédiaire par rapport au support.The angle between the geometric axes of rotation of the massage members may vary by at least 20 ° due to the relative displacement of the intermediate piece relative to the support.

La pièce intermédiaire peut être reliée au support autrement que seulement par l'axe matériel de rotation de chaque organe de massage. La pièce intermédiaire et le support sont mobiles entre eux de façon prédéfinie et guidée.The intermediate piece can be connected to the support other than only by the material axis of rotation of each massage member. The intermediate piece and the support are movable together in a predefined and guided manner.

Le support peut être relié fixement à une partie de préhension du dispositif de massage. Le support peut être réalisé d'un seul tenant par moulage de matière thermoplastique avec la partie de préhension.The support can be fixedly attached to a gripping portion of the massage device. The support can be made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material with the gripping portion.

En variante, la pièce intermédiaire peut être reliée fixement à une partie de préhension. La pièce intermédiaire peut être réalisée d'un seul tenant par moulage de matière thermoplastique avec la partie de préhension.Alternatively, the intermediate piece can be fixedly connected to a gripping portion. The intermediate piece can be made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material with the gripping portion.

Le dispositif peut comporter ou non un récipient contenant un produit à appliquer sur la peau, avant, pendant ou après le massage.The device may or may not include a container containing a product to be applied to the skin before, during or after the massage.

Le récipient peut définir au moins partiellement la partie de préhension.The container can at least partially define the gripping portion.

Le système de massage peut être disposé latéralement relativement à la partie de préhension.The massage system may be disposed laterally relative to the gripping portion.

L'un au moins des organes de massage peut être monté sur un axe télescopique.At least one of the massage members may be mounted on a telescopic axis.

Le système de massage peut comporter au moins deux organes de massage tournant sur un même axe de support flexible, monolithique ou comportant des segments d'axes de support articulés entre eux.The massage system may comprise at least two massage members rotating on the same flexible support shaft, monolithic or having segments of support pins articulated between them.

Les organes de massage sont par exemple des rouleaux, lesquels peuvent être élastiquement déformables ou non. Lorsque les rouleaux sont élastiquement déformables, ceux-ci peuvent accompagner la déformation de l'axe de support correspondant, le cas échéant. Ces rouleaux peuvent être réalisés au moins partiellement en élastomère.The massage members are for example rollers, which may be elastically deformable or not. When the rollers are elastically deformable, they may accompany the deformation of the corresponding support axis, if appropriate. These rollers may be made at least partially of elastomer.

Le système de massage, notamment les organes de massage qu'il comporte, par exemple les rouleaux précités, peut comporter des reliefs de massage qui peuvent se présenter sous diverses formes. L'orientation de ces reliefs de massage est susceptible de varier au cours de l'opération de massage.The massage system, in particular the massage members that it comprises, for example the aforementioned rollers, may comprise massage reliefs which may be in various forms. The orientation of these massage reliefs is likely to vary during the massage operation.

Les reliefs de massage peuvent être répartis ou non sur toute la longueur du système de massage, et être identiques ou différents.The massage reliefs may or may not be distributed over the entire length of the massage system, and may be identical or different.

Le ou les organes de massage peuvent comporter des reliefs venus de moulage ou rapportés.The one or more massage members may comprise molded or reported reliefs.

Les reliefs comportent par exemple des nervures, lesquelles peuvent présenter en coupe transversale un contour circulaire ou non circulaire, notamment polygonal. Un contour non circulaire peut permettre de faire varier la pression appliquée au cours de la rotation.The reliefs comprise for example ribs, which may have in cross section a circular or non-circular contour, in particular polygonal. A non-circular contour can be used to vary the pressure applied during the rotation.

Dans le cas d'un contour polygonal, le système de massage peut par exemple comporter une alternance de nervures ayant des contours polygonaux décalés angulairement.In the case of a polygonal contour, the massage system may for example comprise an alternation of ribs having polygonal contours angularly offset.

Les reliefs peuvent encore comporter des picots, lesquels peuvent être décalés angulairement ou non lorsqu'ils sont observés selon l'axe longitudinal de l'organe de massage.The reliefs may further comprise pins, which may be angularly offset or not when they are observed along the longitudinal axis of the massage member.

Les reliefs peuvent comporter des lèvres annulaires.The reliefs may comprise annular lips.

Les reliefs peuvent encore comporter des nervures ondulées. Les reliefs peuvent comporter un premier ensemble de nervures ayant une première orientation relativement à l'axe longitudinal du système de massage et un deuxième ensemble de nervures ayant une deuxième orientation relativement à l'axe longitudinal du système de massage, les première et deuxième orientations étant différentes, par exemple symétriques par rapport à un plan médian pour le système de massage. Cela peut permettre de créer une action de plissé de la peau durant la rotation du système de massage.The reliefs may still include corrugated ribs. The reliefs may include a first set of ribs having a first orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the massage system and a second set of ribs having a second orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the massage system, the first and second orientations being different, for example symmetrical with respect to a median plane for the massage system. This can help create a pleating action of the skin during the rotation of the massage system.

Tout type de profil de relief de massage peut être utilisé, y compris des profils séquencés, par exemple en spirale ou en hélice.Any type of relief massage profile can be used, including sequenced profiles, for example spiral or helical.

Les reliefs de massage peuvent être réalisés dans la même matière que le corps d'un organe de massage ou dans une matière différente. Une matière différente, notamment plus dure, peut permettre une action plus forte sans pour autant diminuer outre mesure la flexibilité du corps, lequel peut être réalisé dans une matière plus souple.The massage reliefs may be made in the same material as the body of a massage member or in a different material. A different material, especially harder, can allow a stronger action without unduly diminishing the flexibility of the body, which can be achieved in a more flexible material.

La longueur de chaque organe de massage est par exemple supérieure ou égale à 2 cm.The length of each massage member is for example greater than or equal to 2 cm.

Le diamètre D maximum d'un organe de massage est par exemple supérieur ou égal à 8 mm, étant par exemple compris entre 8 et 30 mm.The maximum diameter D of a massage member is for example greater than or equal to 8 mm, being for example between 8 and 30 mm.

Le système de massage peut se déformer de diverses façons relativement à l'embase, par exemple en rapprochement de la paroi de fond, en éloignement de celle-ci ou d'avant en arrière par rapport à celle-ci, par exemple dans une direction généralement perpendiculaire à un plan contenant les axes longitudinaux des montants.The massage system can be deformed in various ways relative to the base, for example in the approximation of the bottom wall, away from it or back and forth with respect thereto, for example in one direction. generally perpendicular to a plane containing the longitudinal axes of the uprights.

Le support peut être moulé avec le corps du récipient ou rapporté sur le corps du récipient.The support may be molded with the container body or attached to the container body.

Le récipient peut comporter au moins un organe de distribution et le dispositif de massage peut être situé à l'opposé de cet organe de distribution ou du même côté que celui-ci. Le récipient peut être de type aérosol ou muni d'une pompe, d'un applicateur poreux, par exemple une mousse ou un fritté, d'une bille ou d'un rouleau applicateur ou de tout autre moyen connu pour distribuer et/ou appliquer le produit.The container may comprise at least one dispensing member and the massage device may be situated opposite this distribution member or on the same side as this one. The container may be of the aerosol type or provided with a pump, a porous applicator, for example a foam or sintered, a ball or an applicator roll or any other known means for dispensing and / or applying the product.

L'axe de support d'un organe de massage peut éventuellement dépasser du montant correspondant du support. Chaque extrémité des axes de support reliée à un montant correspondant peut occuper une position sensiblement constante sur ce montant.The support axis of a massage member may possibly exceed the corresponding amount of support. Each end of the support pins connected to a corresponding amount can occupy a substantially constant position on this amount.

Le système de massage peut comporter un organe de massage qui n'est pas monté rotatif sur un axe de support le traversant entièrement mais est solidaire à ses extrémités de bouts d'axes de support, lesquels peuvent être réalisés dans une matière plus rigide que l'organe de massage. Dans un tel exemple de réalisation, l'organe de massage est par exemple creux et/ou réalisé dans une matière relativement peu rigide, de façon à pouvoir fléchir lors de l'utilisation, au contact d'une surface non plane de la région traitée. Le cas échéant, le dispositif de massage peut comporter au moins un axe de support tournant avec au moins un organe de massage ou un organe de massage comportant à ses extrémités des bouts d'axe de support réalisés de façon monolithique avec une portion au moins de l'organe de massage.The massage system may comprise a massage member that is not rotatably mounted on a support shaft passing through it entirely but is secured at its ends to ends of support pins, which may be made of a material that is more rigid than the massage organ. In such an exemplary embodiment, the massage member is for example hollow and / or made of a relatively inflexible material, so as to be able to flex during use, in contact with a non-planar surface of the treated region. . Where appropriate, the massage device may comprise at least one rotating support axis with at least one massage member or a massage member having at its ends support shaft ends made monolithically with a portion at least of the massage organ.

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, à l'examen du dessin annexé, sur lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en élévation d'un exemple de dispositif de massage réalisé conformément à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 représente le dispositif de la figure 1 dans une autre position d'utilisation du système de massage,
  • la figure 3 est une vue éclatée, schématique et partielle, de dispositif de massage,
  • les figures 3a et 3b représentent des variantes de réalisation de la pièce intermédiaire,
  • les figures 4 et 5 représentent en élévation une variante de réalisation du dispositif de massage
  • la figure 6 représente de manière schématique et partielle une variante de moyen de réglage,
  • la figure 7 représente en élévation une variante de dispositif de massage
  • la figure 8 est une vue partielle en élévation de variante de réalisation du dispositif de massage,
  • la figure 9 représente en vue de dessus le dispositif de la figure 8,
  • les figures 10 à 23 représentent des variantes de réalisation des organes de massage,
  • les figures 24 à 26 représentent des variantes de dispositifs de massage,
  • les figures 27a à 27e illustrent des variantes de montage d'un axe de support, et
  • la figure 28 représente une variante de réalisation de l'axe de support.
The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description of nonlimiting exemplary embodiments thereof, on examining the appended drawing, in which:
  • the figure 1 is an elevational view of an example of a massage device made according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 represents the device of the figure 1 in another position of use of the massage system,
  • the figure 3 is an exploded, schematic and partial view of a massage device,
  • the Figures 3a and 3b represent alternative embodiments of the intermediate part,
  • the Figures 4 and 5 represent in elevation an alternative embodiment of the massage device
  • the figure 6 represents schematically and partially a variant of adjustment means,
  • the figure 7 represents in elevation a variant of massage device
  • the figure 8 is a partial elevational view of an alternative embodiment of the massage device,
  • the figure 9 represents in top view the device of the figure 8 ,
  • the Figures 10 to 23 represent alternative embodiments of the massage members,
  • the Figures 24 to 26 represent variants of massage devices,
  • the Figures 27a to 27e illustrate mounting variants of a support shaft, and
  • the figure 28 represents an alternative embodiment of the support axis.

Le dispositif de massage 1 représenté aux figures 1 et 2 comporte un support 2 et un système de massage 3.The massage device 1 shown in Figures 1 and 2 comprises a support 2 and a massage system 3.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le support 2 est solidaire d'un récipient 4 qui contient un produit pouvant être appliqué sur la peau avant, pendant ou après l'action de massage. Ce récipient 4 comporte par exemple un système de distribution du produit, qui peut être quelconque, et dans l'exemple considéré peut être obturé par un couvercle 5 présent à l'arrière du dispositif 1, du côté opposé au système de massage 3.In the example, the support 2 is secured to a container 4 which contains a product that can be applied to the skin before, during or after the massage action. This container 4 comprises for example a product distribution system, which may be arbitrary, and in the example considered can be closed by a cover 5 present at the rear of the device 1, the opposite side to the massage system 3.

Le système de distribution peut comporter un embout, une mousse, une bille ou un rouleau applicateur, une pompe ou tout autre moyen connu pour distribuer et/ou appliquer le produit.The dispensing system may comprise a nozzle, a foam, a ball or an applicator roll, a pump or any other known means for dispensing and / or applying the product.

Dans l'exemple considéré, le support 2 est fixe relativement au récipient 4 et comporte par exemple une embase 7 qui est fixée par encliquetage ou autrement sur le récipient 4.In the example considered, the support 2 is fixed relative to the container 4 and comprises for example a base 7 which is fixed by snapping or otherwise on the container 4.

Le récipient 4 peut définir comme dans l'exemple illustré, la partie de préhension 201. Dans une variante non illustrée, le support 2 est réalisé d'une seule pièce par moulage de matière thermoplastique avec une partie au moins du récipient 4, voire la totalité de celui-ci.The container 4 can define, as in the example illustrated, the gripping portion 201. In a variant not shown, the support 2 is made in one piece by molding thermoplastic material with at least a portion of the container 4, or the all of it.

Le support 2 comporte dans l'exemple considéré deux montants 6, par exemple d'axes longitudinaux parallèles à l'axe longitudinal du récipient, ménageant entre eux un logement 9 dans lequel sont disposés deux organes de massage 10 appartenant au système de massage 3. Ces organes de massage 10, qui se présentent par exemple sous la forme de rouleaux, comme illustré, sont destinés à venir en engagement avec la peau au cours de l'utilisation du dispositif de massage. Les organes de massage 10 tournent autour d'axes géométriques de rotation respectifs X et X'.The support 2 comprises, in the example in question, two uprights 6, for example of longitudinal axes parallel to the longitudinal axis of the receptacle, forming between them a receptacle 9 in which two massage members 10 belonging to the massage system 3 are arranged. These massage members 10, which are for example in the form of rollers, as illustrated, are intended to come into engagement with the skin during the use of the massage device. The massage members 10 rotate about respective geometric axes of rotation X and X '.

Conformément à un aspect de l'invention, l'angle α entre les axes X et X' peut être modifié au cours de l'utilisation du dispositif de massage. Dans l'exemple considéré, les organes de massage 10 sont portés par des axes matériels de support 15 qui sont reliés à leur extrémité la plus extérieure à un montant correspondant 6 et à leur extrémité la plus intérieure à une pièce intermédiaire 20, mobile relativement au support 2 et dont la position relativement au support 2 détermine l'inclinaison α entre les axes géométriques X et X'.According to one aspect of the invention, the angle α between the X and X 'axes can be varied during use of the massage device. In the example considered, the massage members 10 are carried by material support pins 15 which are connected at their outermost end to a corresponding upright 6 and at their innermost end to an intermediate piece 20, movable relative to the support 2 and whose position relative to the support 2 determines the inclination α between the geometric axes X and X '.

Plus précisément, dans l'exemple considéré, la pièce intermédiaire 20 peut être déplacée grâce à un mécanisme sur lequel l'utilisateur agit, ce mécanisme comportant par exemple une molette 23 pouvant tourner relativement au support 2 autour d'un axe de rotation, cet axe de rotation étant par exemple parallèle, voire confondu, avec l'axe longitudinal Z du dispositif 1.More specifically, in the example considered, the intermediate piece 20 can be moved by a mechanism on which the user acts, this mechanism comprising for example a knob 23 rotatable relative to the support 2 about an axis of rotation, this axis of rotation being for example parallel, or even coincidental, with the longitudinal axis Z of the device 1.

Le support 2 peut comporter une ouverture 25 dans laquelle est engagée la molette 23.The support 2 may comprise an opening 25 in which the wheel 23 is engaged.

La pièce intermédiaire 20 peut comporter, comme on le voit sur la figure 3, une tige filetée 28 sur laquelle est vissée la molette 23, ce qui permet de transformer une rotation de la molette 23 autour de l'axe Z en un déplacement selon cet axe Z de la pièce intermédiaire 20.The intermediate piece 20 may comprise, as seen on the figure 3 , a threaded rod 28 on which is screwed the wheel 23, which allows to transform a rotation of the wheel 23 around the Z axis in a movement along this axis Z of the intermediate part 20.

Pour éviter une rotation de la pièce intermédiaire 20 relativement au support 2, la pièce intermédiaire 20 peut coopérer avec une ouverture 30 du support, de section non circulaire, par exemple polygonale, notamment carrée comme illustré, de façon à pouvoir se déplacer dans cette ouverture axialement selon l'axe Z, sans pouvoir tourner autour de l'axe Z.To avoid rotation of the intermediate piece 20 relative to the support 2, the intermediate piece 20 can cooperate with an opening 30 of the support, of non-circular section, for example polygonal, in particular square as illustrated, so as to be able to move in this opening axially along the Z axis, without turning around the Z axis.

Le dispositif de massage 1 peut être réalisé de façon à permettre la variation recherchée de l'inclinaison α entre les axes géométriques de rotation X et X'.The massage device 1 can be made to allow the desired variation of the inclination α between the geometric axes of rotation X and X '.

Par exemple, comme illustré à la figure 2, le débattement de la pièce intermédiaire 20 peut être suffisant pour pouvoir passer d'une configuration où les axes géométriques de rotation X et X' sont confondus et par exemple perpendiculaires à l'axe longitudinal Z du dispositif à une configuration tel qu'illustrée à la figure 1, où les axes X et X' forment un angle α entre eux différent de 180°.For example, as shown in figure 2 the deflection of the intermediate piece 20 may be sufficient to be able to pass from a configuration where the geometric axes of rotation X and X 'coincide and for example perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Z of the device to a configuration as illustrated in FIG. the figure 1 , where the X and X 'axes form an angle α between them different from 180 °.

La variation maximale de l'angle α pour le dispositif 1 est par exemple supérieure ou égale à 5° et inférieure ou égale à 60°, étant de préférence comprise entre 10° et 45°.The maximum variation of the angle α for the device 1 is for example greater than or equal to 5 ° and less than or equal to 60 °, being preferably between 10 ° and 45 °.

Dans l'exemple des figures 1 à 3, les axes X et X' restent inclus dans un même plan quand l'angle α varie, mais il peut en être autrement sans que l'on sorte du cadre de l'invention.In the example of Figures 1 to 3 the X and X 'axes remain included in the same plane when the angle α varies, but it may be otherwise without departing from the scope of the invention.

La pièce intermédiaire 20 est avantageusement munie d'un moyen de retenue qui permet d'éviter son détachement du dispositif 1 au terme de la rotation de la molette de réglage 23. Ce moyen de retenue peut se présenter, comme illustré aux figures 3a et 3b, sous la forme d'une partie fendue définissant deux pattes 28a et 28b élastiquement déformables pourvues chacune d'une dent, les pattes pouvant s'encliqueter à travers le trou de la molette 23 lors du montage de la pièce intermédiaire sur le support 2.The intermediate piece 20 is advantageously provided with a retaining means which makes it possible to prevent its detachment from the device 1 at the end of the rotation of the adjustment knob 23. This retaining means can be presented, as illustrated in FIGS. Figures 3a and 3b , in the form of a slotted portion defining two elastically deformable tabs 28a and 28b each provided with a tooth, the tabs being able to snap through the hole of the knob 23 during assembly of the intermediate piece on the support 2.

On peut donner à la tête 20a de la pièce intermédiaire 20, sur laquelle sont articulés les axes de support, diverses formes et par exemple une forme généralement pyramidale comme illustré à la figure 3a ou une forme généralement sphérique comme illustré à la figure 3b, voire toute autre forme adaptée.The head 20a of the intermediate piece 20, on which the support pins are articulated, can be given various shapes and for example a generally pyramidal shape as illustrated in FIG. figure 3a or a generally spherical shape as illustrated in FIG. figure 3b , or any other suitable form.

La course en déplacement selon l'axe Z de la pièce intermédiaire 20 entre ses positions extrêmes de réglage est par exemple comprise entre 5 mm et 20 mm.The displacement travel along the Z axis of the intermediate piece 20 between its extreme positions of adjustment is for example between 5 mm and 20 mm.

Une fois la pièce intermédiaire 20 réglée en position, la friction entre la tige filetée 28 de la pièce intermédiaire et la molette 23 exclut un mouvement significatif de la pièce intermédiaire relativement au support 2, lors de l'application des organes de massage 10 sur la peau et du déplacement du dispositif 1 à son contact.Once the intermediate piece 20 is set in position, the friction between the threaded rod 28 of the intermediate piece and the knob 23 excludes a significant movement of the intermediate piece relative to the support 2, during the application of the massage members 10 on the skin and displacement of the device 1 to its contact.

Bien entendu, l'exemple des figures 1 à 3 peut être réalisé avec des organes de massage présentant des formes autres, notamment des organes de massage tels que ceux décrits dans la suite.Of course, the example of Figures 1 to 3 can be achieved with massage members having other shapes, including massage members such as those described below.

Pour utiliser le dispositif des figures 1 à 3, l'utilisateur peut par exemple appliquer le produit contenu dans le récipient 4 sur la peau de la région du corps à traiter, et choisir l'inclinaison α entre les axes X et X' qui convient au massage recherché.To use the device of Figures 1 to 3 the user may for example apply the product contained in the container 4 on the skin of the region of the body to be treated, and choose the inclination α between the X and X 'axes which is suitable for the desired massage.

La configuration de la figure 2 où les axes X et X' sont confondus permet d'exercer un massage plus doux que celle de la figure 1.The configuration of the figure 2 where the X and X 'axes are confused allows to exert a softer massage than that of the figure 1 .

Le cas échéant, le récipient peut comporter plusieurs compartiments et plusieurs compositions, chaque composition correspondant par exemple à un réglage particulier de l'inclinaison entre les rouleaux.If necessary, the container may comprise several compartments and several compositions, each composition corresponding for example to a particular adjustment of the inclination between the rollers.

Dans la variante de réalisation des figures 4 et 5, la pièce intermédiaire 20 est fixe relativement à la partie de préhension 201 et c'est le support 2 qui peut se déplacer relativement à la partie de préhension. Dans cet exemple la partie de préhension est définie par une partie du récipient 4.In the variant embodiment of Figures 4 and 5 , the intermediate part 20 is fixed relative to the gripping portion 201 and the support 2 can move relative to the gripping portion. In this example the gripping portion is defined by a portion of the container 4.

Le support 2 est par exemple monté de façon coulissante sur une portion de guidage 61 qui surmonte le récipient 4 mais peut en faire partie, le cas échéant.The support 2 is for example slidably mounted on a guide portion 61 which overcomes the container 4 but may be part of it, if necessary.

Dans l'exemple illustré, la portion de guidage 61 comporte une partie formant butée 62 qui permet d'éviter le détachement du support 2 du dispositif 1.Le support 2 peut coulisser librement sur la portion de guidage 61 et l'utilisateur peut maintenir le support 2 dans la position, relativement à la portion de guidage 61, qui procure l'inclinaison entre les axes X et X' recherchée. Toutefois, comme dans l'exemple illustré, des moyens de verrouillage en position du support 2 relativement à la portion de guidage 61 peuvent avantageusement être utilisés.In the example shown, the guide portion 61 has a stop portion 62 which prevents the detachment of the support 2 from the device 1.The support 2 can slide freely on the guide portion 61 and the user can maintain the support 2 in the position, relative to the guide portion 61, which provides the inclination between the X and X 'axes sought. However, as in the example illustrated, locking means in position of the support 2 relative to the guide portion 61 may advantageously be used.

Par exemple, on peut réaliser sur la portion de guidage 61 des crans 63 et le support 2 peut comporter un verrou 64 qui peut coopérer avec l'un des crans pour immobiliser le support 2 dans la position voulue. L'utilisateur peut changer la position en agissant sur le verrou 64 de façon à le débloquer. Dans une autre variante non illustrée, la portion de guidage 61 comporte des stries, reliefs, rainures, ou trous capables de coopérer avec un verrou 64 sur le support 2.For example, can be made on the guide portion 61 of the notches 63 and the support 2 may include a latch 64 which can cooperate with one of the notches to immobilize the support 2 in the desired position. The user can change the position by acting on the latch 64 so as to unlock it. In another variant not illustrated, the guide portion 61 comprises grooves, reliefs, grooves, or holes capable of cooperating with a latch 64 on the support 2.

Dans une autre variante la portion de guidage 61 comporte un verrou 64 et le support 2 des crans, stries, reliefs, rainures ou trous 63 capables de coopérer avec le verrou 64.In another variant the guide portion 61 comprises a latch 64 and the support 2 notches, grooves, reliefs, grooves or holes 63 capable of cooperating with the latch 64.

Le système de massage 3 peut être orienté de multiples façons relativement au récipient 4 et notamment relativement à la surface du dispositif 1 qui sert d'organe de préhension pour utiliser le dispositif et déplacer les organes de massage 10 sur la peau.The massage system 3 can be oriented in multiple ways relative to the container 4 and in particular relative to the surface of the device 1 which serves as a gripping member to use the device and move the massage members 10 on the skin.

Dans les exemples des figures 1 à 5, le système de massage 3 est à une extrémité longitudinale du dispositif 1.In the examples of Figures 1 to 5 , the massage system 3 is at a longitudinal end of the device 1.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 7, le système de massage est situé sur le côté du récipient 4.In the example of the figure 7 , the massage system is located on the side of the container 4.

On a illustré sur les figures 8 et 9 la possibilité de réaliser le dispositif de massage de façon à avoir un déplacement de la pièce intermédiaire 20 relativement au support 2 non pas seulement selon un axe mais selon au moins deux axes, par exemple perpendiculaires entre eux. Cela peut permettre de faire varier l'inclinaison entre les axes géométriques de rotation X et X' non seulement de façon à avoir un angle α'plus ou moins ouvert vers l'extrémité supérieure du dispositif quand la pièce intermédiaire se déplace verticalement selon A, comme illustré sur la figure 8, mais également d'avoir un angle α'' qui varie d'avant en arrière selon B quand la pièce intermédiaire 20 se déplace dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal Z du dispositif, comme illustré à la figure 9.We have illustrated on Figures 8 and 9 the possibility of producing the massage device so as to have a displacement of the intermediate piece 20 relative to the support 2 not only along an axis but along at least two axes, for example perpendicular to each other. This can make it possible to vary the inclination between the geometric axes of rotation X and X 'not only so as to have an angle α'more or less open towards the upper end of the device when the intermediate part moves vertically along A, as illustrated on the figure 8 , but also to have an angle α '' which varies from front to back along B when the intermediate part 20 moves in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis Z of the device, as illustrated in FIG. figure 9 .

De façon à faire varier l'angle dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal du dispositif, on peut par exemple utiliser comme illustré à la figure 6 un moyen de réglage annexe 100 qui est en prise avec la pièce intermédiaire 20 et également avec le support.In order to vary the angle in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the device, it is possible for example to use as illustrated in FIG. figure 6 an adjoining adjustment means 100 which is engaged with the intermediate piece 20 and also with the support.

Dans l'exemple illustré sur la figure 6, la pièce intermédiaire 20 comporte une ouverture 80 suffisamment haute pour permettre le débattement axial selon l'axe Z recherché de la pièce intermédiaire 20 lorsque l'utilisateur agit sur la molette de réglage 23. Cette ouverture 80 est traversée par une tige 82 du moyen de réglage annexe 100 qui peut, en se déplaçant longitudinalement, entraîner la pièce intermédiaire 20 d'avant en arrière, au moins sur une faible distance, quand l'utilisateur tourne un bouton de réglage 83.In the example shown on the figure 6 , the intermediate piece 20 has an opening 80 high enough to allow the axial movement along the desired axis Z of the intermediate piece 20 when the user acts on the adjusting wheel 23. This opening 80 is traversed by a rod 82 of the means adjoining adjustment device 100 which can, by moving longitudinally, cause the intermediate piece 20 from front to back, at least over a short distance, when the user turns an adjustment knob 83.

Les organes de massage 10 peuvent être élastiquement déformables ou non.The massage members 10 may be elastically deformable or not.

Les organes de massage 10 se présentent dans divers exemples sous la forme de deux rouleaux pourvus de reliefs de massage 12 à leur périphérie. Ces reliefs de massage 12 sont par exemple réalisés sous la forme de nervures annulaires, de hauteur constante et d'écartement régulier, mais l'invention n'est pas limitée à cet exemple de reliefs de massage 12, lesquels peuvent être différents, par exemple tels que décrits ci-dessous.The massage members 10 are in various examples in the form of two rollers provided with massage reliefs 12 at their periphery. These massage reliefs 12 are for example made in the form of annular ribs, of constant height and regular spacing, but the invention is not limited to this example of massage reliefs 12, which may be different, for example as described below.

Chaque organe de massage 10 est par exemple réalisé dans une matière élastomère, par exemple une matière élastomère de dureté shore A comprise entre 20 et 90, par exemple une matière choisie parmi les polyoléfines, notamment PP, PE, les nitriles, les silicones, SEBS, les élastomères thermoplastiques, par exemple Hytrel®, Pebax®, les PU, PVC, EVA.Each massage member 10 is for example made of an elastomeric material, for example an elastomer material of shore A hardness between 20 and 90, for example a material chosen from polyolefins, in particular PP, PE, nitriles, silicones, SEBS thermoplastic elastomers, for example Hytrel ® , Pebax ® , PU, PVC, EVA.

Lorsqu'un organe de massage 10 comporte des nervures annulaires, celles-ci peuvent présenter en section transversale un contour circulaire ou non circulaire, par exemple de forme polygonale.When a massage member 10 has annular ribs, they may have in cross section a circular or non-circular contour, for example of polygonal shape.

À titre d'exemple, on a représenté sur les figures 10 et 11 des nervures ayant un contour polygonal, en l'espèce carré, les nervures étant alternativement décalées angulairement.For example, there is a representation of Figures 10 and 11 ribs having a polygonal contour, in this case square, the ribs being alternately angularly offset.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 12, le contour des nervures est sensiblement triangulaire, celles-ci étant également alternativement décalées selon l'axe longitudinal de l'organe de massage.In the example of the figure 12 , the contour of the ribs is substantially triangular, these being also alternately offset along the longitudinal axis of the massage member.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 13, les reliefs de massage sont des picots, étant par exemple alternativement décalés le long de l'axe longitudinal de l'organe de massage. Les picots peuvent être de même hauteur ou non lorsque l'on se déplace sur une succession de picots ayant même une position sur l'axe longitudinal de l'organe de massage.In the example of the figure 13 , the massage reliefs are pins, being for example alternately offset along the longitudinal axis of the massage member. The pins may be of the same height or not when moving on a succession of pins having even a position on the longitudinal axis of the massage member.

Le système de massage peut également comporter des organes de massage se présentant sous la forme de disques disposés côte à côte sur l'axe de support 15, comme illustré à la figure 15.The massage system may also comprise massage members in the form of disks arranged side by side on the support axis 15, as illustrated in FIG. figure 15 .

Les reliefs de massage peuvent également se présenter sous la forme de nervures ondulées, c'est-à-dire dont la périphérie occupe une position axiale variable le long de l'axe longitudinal de l'organe de massage, en fonction de la position autour de l'axe longitudinal, comme illustré à la figure 16.The massage reliefs may also be in the form of corrugated ribs, that is to say whose periphery occupies a variable axial position along the longitudinal axis of the massage member, depending on the position around of the longitudinal axis, as shown in figure 16 .

Dans une variante de la figure 20, les nervures ne présentent pas d'ondulation.In a variant of the figure 20 the ribs do not show any ripple.

Un organe de massage 10 peut comporter, comme illustré à la figure 17, un corps 60 ayant une forme de cylindre creux, réalisé dans un matériau en élastomère, et les reliefs de massage 12 sont par exemple rapportés sur ce corps 60, étant par exemple réalisés en un matériau de même dureté que le corps 60 ou dans un matériau présentant une dureté différente, notamment une dureté supérieure. Les reliefs de massage 12 comportent par exemple des nervures ou picots rapportés sur le corps 60. Les reliefs de massage 12 peuvent être rapportés par tout moyen sur le corps 60, par exemple par collage, encliquetage ou fusion de matière.A massage member 10 may comprise, as illustrated in FIG. figure 17 , a body 60 having a hollow cylinder shape, made of an elastomer material, and the massage reliefs 12 are for example reported on this body 60, being for example made of a material of the same hardness as the body 60 or in a material having a different hardness, including a higher hardness. The massage reliefs 12 comprise for example ribs or pins attached to the body 60. The massage reliefs 12 may be reported by any means on the body 60, for example by gluing, latching or melting material.

Les reliefs de massage 12 peuvent encore être réalisés par surmoulage avec le corps 60, par exemple dans une matière plus dure.The massage reliefs 12 can be made by overmolding with the body 60, for example in a harder material.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 18, les reliefs de massage 12 ont été réalisés sous la forme de picots avec une tête élargie arrondie, d'autres formes étant bien entendu possibles.In the example of the figure 18 , massage reliefs 12 were made in the form of pins with a rounded enlarged head, other forms are of course possible.

On a représenté figure 19 des reliefs de massage ayant la forme d'une nervure hélicoïdale.We have shown figure 19 massage reliefs having the shape of a helical rib.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 21, l'organe de massage comporte deux lèvres annulaires minces 12a et 12b, présentant entre elles une série de picots 12c.In the example of the figure 21 , the massage member comprises two thin annular lips 12a and 12b, having between them a series of pins 12c.

Les figures 22 et 23 représentent une variante de reliefs de massage comportant des nervures dans la direction axiale de l'organe de massage.The Figures 22 and 23 represent a variant of massage reliefs comprising ribs in the axial direction of the massage member.

On peut monter sur le dispositif de massage deux organes de massage identiques ou différents, comme illustré à la figure 24.Two identical or different massage members can be mounted on the massage device, as illustrated in FIG. figure 24 .

Les organes de massage peuvent comporter, comme illustré à la figure 25, des nervures qui sont inclinées relativement à l'axe géométrique de rotation, les organes de massage étant par exemple symétriques ou non l'un de l'autre par rapport à un plan médian longitudinal du dispositif.The massage members may comprise, as illustrated in FIG. figure 25 , ribs which are inclined relative to the geometric axis of rotation, the massage members being for example symmetrical or not to each other with respect to a longitudinal median plane of the device.

Les axes de support des rouleaux de massage peuvent être distincts ou en variante, comme illustré à la figure 26, être réalisés de façon monolithique, étant reliés par une portion souple formant charnière 90, qui peut être entraînée en déplacement par la pièce intermédiaire 20 relativement au support 2. Cette portion souple de déformation préférentielle est par exemple obtenue par un changement de section et/ou de matière de l'axe de support, par exemple à mi-longueur de celui-ci.The support axes of the massage rollers may be separate or alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. figure 26 , being made monolithically, being connected by a flexible hinge portion 90, which can be driven in displacement by the intermediate piece 20 relative to the support 2. This flexible portion of preferential deformation is for example obtained by a section change and / or material of the support axis, for example mid-length thereof.

Les axes de support 15 peuvent être reliés de différentes façons aux montants 6 et à la pièce intermédiaire 20, par exemple être montés de façon articulée sur les montants 6 et la pièce intermédiaire 20. Les extrémités des axes de support 15 peuvent être montées avec une possibilité de déplacement relativement au support 2.The support pins 15 may be connected in different ways to the uprights 6 and to the intermediate part 20, for example to be mounted in an articulated manner on the uprights 6 and the intermediate part 20. The ends of the support pins 15 may be mounted with a possibility of displacement relative to the support 2.

L'extrémité d'un axe de support 15 peut ainsi être disposée dans l'ouverture 11 du montant correspondant avec un jeu radial facilitant le fléchissement de l'axe de support 15.The end of a support pin 15 can thus be arranged in the opening 11 of the corresponding upright with a radial clearance facilitating the deflection of the support pin 15.

Les axes longitudinaux des organes de massage 10 peuvent rester rectilignes lorsque les organes de massage 10 sont non déformables ou s'incurver lorsque les organes de massages 10 sont déformablesThe longitudinal axes of the massage members 10 can remain rectilinear when the massage members 10 are non-deformable or curved when the massage members 10 are deformable

On a représenté à titre d'exemple sur les figures 27a à 27e quelques possibilités de montage de l'extrémité d'un axe de support 15 sur le montant 6 correspondant.As an example, we have shown Figures 27a to 27e some possibilities of mounting the end of a support shaft 15 on the corresponding upright 6.

L'extrémité de l'axe 15 peut être reçue dans un logement borgne 30 du montant 6, comme illustré à la figure 27a, ce logement borgne 30 pouvant autoriser un certain débattement angulaire de l'axe 15 lorsque la position de la pièce intermédiaire 20 relativement au support 2 varie.The end of the shaft 15 can be received in a blind housing 30 of the upright 6, as shown in FIG. figure 27a , this blind housing 30 may allow some angular displacement of the axis 15 when the position of the intermediate part 20 relative to the support 2 varies.

L'axe de support 15 peut également être engagé dans une ouverture traversante, comme illustré à la figure 27b. Là encore, de préférence, cette ouverture est assez large pour autoriser un débattement angulaire suffisant de l'axe de support 15.The support pin 15 can also be engaged in a through opening, as shown in FIG. figure 27b . Again, preferably, this opening is wide enough to allow sufficient angular movement of the support axis 15.

L'axe de support 15 peut comporter à l'une de ses extrémités un élément de retenue 13 permettant de le retenir axialement entre un montant 6 et la pièce intermédiaire 20. Les éléments de retenue 13 sont par exemple des pièces rapportées mais en variante les éléments de retenue 13 peuvent être formés de reliefs venus de moulage ou d'usinage avec l'axe de support 15. Ce dernier peut également être maintenu en place par au moins une pièce rapportée sur le support 2.The support pin 15 may comprise at one of its ends a retaining element 13 for retaining it axially between an upright 6 and the intermediate piece 20. The retaining elements 13 are for example insert parts but alternatively the retaining elements 13 may be formed from molded or machined reliefs with the support pin 15. The latter can also be held in place by at least one insert on the support 2.

Le cas échéant, comme illustré à la figure 27c, une rondelle 76 peut être fixée sur l'axe de support 15 de façon à positionner l'organe de massage relativement à l'axe de support 15 afin d'éviter que lorsque l'organe de massage 10 s'incline, sa face d'extrémité vienne frotter contre le montant et gêne sa rotation.Where appropriate, as illustrated in figure 27c , a washer 76 can be fixed on the support axis 15 so as to position the massage member relative to the support axis 15 in order to prevent that when the massage member 10 inclines, its face end comes rub against the amount and hinders its rotation.

On a illustré à la figure 27d la possibilité de réaliser l'ouverture dans laquelle une extrémité de l'axe de support 15 est engagée avec des chanfreins 40 et 41 débouchant sur les faces opposées du montant 6, afin de faciliter le pivotement de l'axe de support 15 relativement à ses points d'appui sur le montant 6. On a également illustré sur cette figure la possibilité pour l'axe de support 15 de comporter au moins un organe de retenue élastiquement déformable 42, en appui contre la face extérieure du montant 6, cet organe de retenue 42 pouvant se déformer pour permettre à l'axe de support 15 de fléchir.We illustrated at the figure 27d the possibility of making the opening in which one end of the support shaft 15 is engaged with chamfers 40 and 41 opening on the opposite faces of the upright 6, in order to facilitate the pivoting of the support pin 15 relative to its points of support on the upright 6. This figure also illustrates the possibility for the support pin 15 to comprise at least one elastically deformable retaining member 42, bearing against the outer face of the upright 6, this retaining member 42 can be deformed to allow the support pin 15 to bend.

D'une façon générale, les organes de massage peuvent tourner sur des axes de support qui ne tournent pas eux-mêmes lorsque l'organe de massage tourne en étant déplacé au contact de la peau.In general, the massage members can rotate on support pins which do not rotate themselves when the massage member rotates while being moved in contact with the skin.

Dans une variante, à la fois les organes de massage et leurs axes de support peuvent tourner lorsque l'organe de massage est déplacé sur la peau, les axes de support étant par exemple reliés fixement aux organes de massage.In a variant, both the massage members and their support pins can rotate when the massage member is moved on the skin, the support pins being for example fixedly connected to the massage members.

L'axe de support d'un organe de massage peut être monolithique et traverser entièrement l'organe de massage et être reçu à ses extrémités sur la pièce intermédiaire et le montant correspondant.The support axis of a massage member may be monolithic and pass entirely through the massage member and be received at its ends on the intermediate piece and the corresponding amount.

Dans une variante, l'axe de support d'un organe de massage est réalisé en plusieurs segments ou bouts d'axes de support, chaque segment étant par exemple fixé à une extrémité de l'organe de massage, comme illustré à la figure 27e. Sur cette figure, on voit que l'axe de support comporte à chaque extrémité de l'organe de massage un embout 50 qui comporte un bout d'axe 51 qui est engagé dans le montant correspondant 6 ou dans la pièce intermédiaire 20 et une partie de montage 52 qui est par exemple emmanchée dans un logement, notamment dans une lumière centrale 54 de l'organe de massage 10, cette lumière 54 traversant par exemple l'organe de massage de bout en bout. La partie de montage 52 est par exemple collée, insérée à force, encliquetée ou fixée autrement encore sur l'organe de massage 10.In a variant, the support axis of a massage member is made of several segments or ends of support pins, each segment being for example fixed to one end of the massage member, as illustrated in FIG. figure 27e . In this figure, it can be seen that the support axis comprises at each end of the massage member a tip 50 which comprises an end of axis 51 which is engaged in the corresponding upright 6 or in the intermediate piece 20 and a part mounting 52 which is for example fitted into a housing, in particular in a central lumen 54 of the massage member 10, this light 54 for example through the end-to-end massage member. The mounting portion 52 is for example glued, inserted by force, snapped or otherwise fixed on the massage member 10.

Les embouts 50 peuvent encore être surmoulés sur l'organe de massage 10, par exemple dans une matière plus rigide.The end pieces 50 can also be overmolded on the massage member 10, for example in a more rigid material.

Lors de l'utilisation, les embouts 50 peuvent ne pas se déformer. En variante, les embouts 50 peuvent se déformer. Dans un mode de réalisation préférée, chaque embout 50 peut comporter un flasque 53 qui peut servir d'entretoise pour éviter un frottement de la face d'extrémité de l'organe de massage contre le montant adjacent ou la pièce intermédiaire lors du fléchissement ou du changement d'orientation de l'organe de massage.In use, the tips 50 may not deform. Alternatively, the tips 50 may be deformed. In a preferred embodiment, each endpiece 50 may comprise a flange 53 which may serve as a spacer to prevent friction of the end face of the massage member against the adjacent upright or the intermediate piece during sagging or change of orientation of the massage member.

L'utilisation d'un axe de support rapporté peut permettre de réduire le frottement de l'organe de massage sur l'axe de support en choisissant des matières ayant un faible coefficient de frottement l'une envers l'autre.The use of an attached support pin can reduce the friction of the massage member on the support axis by selecting materials having a low coefficient of friction to each other.

Dans une variante non illustrée, l'organe de massage est réalisé d'une seule pièce par moulage avec des bouts d'axe qui sont engagés respectivement dans le montant correspondant et la pièce intermédiaire.In a variant not shown, the massage member is made in one piece by molding with shaft ends which are respectively engaged in the corresponding amount and the intermediate piece.

L'axe de support peut être de longueur constante et peut par exemple s'enfoncer plus ou moins dans les logements correspondants des montants et de la pièce intermédiaire lorsque la pièce intermédiaire est déplacée relativement au support.The support axis may be of constant length and may for example sink more or less into the corresponding housing of the uprights and the intermediate piece when the intermediate piece is moved relative to the support.

Dans une variante, l'axe de support est réalisé de façon télescopique, et peut voir sa longueur varier lorsque l'inclinaison entre les axes géométriques de rotation des organes de massage varie. A titre d'exemple, on a représenté à la figure 28 un axe de support 15 télescopique, comportant deux bouts d'axe 55 respectivement articulés sur l'un des montants et la pièce intermédiaire. L'axe de support 15 peut loger un ressort de rappel qui maintient les bouts d'axe de support 55 engagés dans le montant correspondant et la pièce intermédiaire. Lorsque la position de celle-ci varie par rapport au support, l'axe de support 15 peut se raccourcir ou s'allonger.In a variant, the support axis is made telescopically, and can be varied in length as the inclination between the geometric axes of rotation of the massage members varies. For example, there is shown in the figure 28 a telescopic support shaft 15 having two shaft ends 55 respectively articulated on one of the uprights and the intermediate piece. The support shaft 15 can accommodate a return spring which holds the support shaft ends 55 engaged in the corresponding upright and the intermediate piece. When the position of the latter varies with respect to the support, the support axis 15 can shorten or lengthen.

La pièce intermédiaire 20 peut être réalisée avec diverses formes de logement pour accueillir les axes de support 15.The intermediate piece 20 can be made with various forms of housing to accommodate the support pins 15.

La pièce intermédiaire 20 peut notamment comporter un logement borgne pour accueillir l'extrémité correspondante de l'axe de support de façon similaire à ce qui a été décrit en référence à la figure 27a ou un logement traversant.The intermediate piece 20 may in particular comprise a blind housing to accommodate the corresponding end of the support axis in a manner similar to that described with reference to the figure 27a or a housing through.

Les axes de support 15 peuvent avoir une certaine flexibilité de façon à pouvoir fléchir pour leur mise en place entre la pièce intermédiaire et le montant correspondant du support.The support pins 15 may have a certain flexibility so as to be able to flex for their placement between the intermediate piece and the corresponding amount of the support.

En variante, l'un au moins du logement du montant et de la pièce intermédiaire peut être fermé après mise en place de l'axe de support, par une pièce rapportée destinée à retenir l'axe de support sur le dispositif de massageAlternatively, at least one of the housing of the upright and the intermediate piece can be closed after installation of the support axis, by an insert for retaining the support axis on the massage device

Le cas échéant, lors de la déformation de l'axe de support à l'utilisation, l'orientation des reliefs de massage 12 est modifiée par rapport à celle au repos et ce changement d'orientation peut procurer un effet de massage additionnel et progressif, notamment dans une direction transversale à la direction de déplacement du dispositif de massage.If necessary, during the deformation of the support axis in use, the orientation of the massage reliefs 12 is modified relative to that at rest and this change of orientation can provide an additional massage effect and progressive , in particular in a direction transverse to the direction of movement of the massage device.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation qui viennent d'être décrits. On peut notamment combiner entre elles les particularités de réalisation des différents exemples illustrés, au sein de variantes non représentées.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments which have just been described. In particular, it is possible to combine the particularities of embodiment of the various illustrated examples with non-represented variants.

Dans une variante non illustrée, l'orientation des axes X et X' est réglée par l'utilisateur mais un organe de rappel élastiquement déformable est présent et peut autoriser un déplacement des axes X et X' par rapport à la position réglée, par exemple autoriser une diminution de l'angle entre les axes X et X' sous l'effet de la pression exercée par les organes de massage sur la peau.In a non-illustrated variant, the orientation of the X and X 'axes is set by the user but an elastically deformable return member is present and can allow movement of the X and X' axes with respect to the set position, for example allow a decrease in the angle between the X and X 'axes under the effect of the pressure exerted by the massage members on the skin.

Cet organe de rappel élastique s'interpose par exemple entre la molette 23 et la paroi inférieure du logement 25 qui la reçoit, étant comprimée quand une pression est exercée sur les organes de massage.This elastic return member is interposed for example between the knob 23 and the lower wall of the housing 25 which receives it, being compressed when pressure is exerted on the massage members.

Dans des variantes non illustrées le dispositif peut également ne pas comporter de récipient contenant un produit à appliquer sur la peau.In variants not shown, the device may also have no container containing a product to be applied to the skin.

Le dispositif peut aussi être agencé pour se fixer sur un récipient contenant un produit à appliquer sur la peau. L'expression « comportant un » doit être comprise comme synonyme de « comportant au moins un ».The device can also be arranged to attach to a container containing a product to be applied to the skin. The phrase "with one" should be understood as synonymous with "having at least one".

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Dispositif de massage (1) comportant au moins un système de massage rotatif (3), le dispositif comportant : - un support (2) comportant deux montants (6), - deux organes de massage (10) montés sur ledit support et tournant chacun relativement à ce support (2) autour d'un axe géométrique de rotation (X ; X') défini par un axe matériel (15), chaque montant (6) supportant l'axe matériel (15) associé à l'organe de massage correspondant, l'inclinaison des axes géométriques de rotation (X, X') relativement aux montants (6) étant liée à la position d'une pièce intermédiaire (20) mobile relativement au support (2), cette position étant réglable par l'utilisateur avant le massage indépendamment de la pression exercée par les organes de massage sur la région à traiter, ladite pièce intermédiaire étant située entre les organes de massage (10) et étant reliée à l'axe matériel (15) associé à chaque organe de massage. Massage device (1) comprising at least one rotary massage system (3), the device comprising: a support (2) comprising two uprights (6), - two massage members (10) mounted on said support and each rotating relative to the support (2) about a geometric axis of rotation (X; X ') defined by a material axis (15), each upright (6) supporting the material axis (15) associated with the corresponding massage member, the inclination of the geometric axes of rotation (X, X ') relative to the uprights (6) being related to the position of an intermediate piece (20) mobile relative to the support (2), this position being adjustable by the user before the massage regardless of the pressure exerted by the massage members on the region to be treated, said intermediate piece being located between the massage members (10) and being connected to the material axis (15) associated with each massage member. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, la pièce intermédiaire (20) étant mobile relativement au support (2) en réponse à l'actionnement par l'utilisateur d'un organe de réglage (23).Device according to claim 1, the intermediate piece (20) being movable relative to the support (2) in response to the actuation by the user of a control member (23). Dispositif selon la revendication 2, la pièce intermédiaire comportant un filetage (28) et l'organe de réglage comportant une molette (23) montée à rotation de telle sorte qu'une rotation de la molette entraîne un déplacement de la pièce intermédiaire relativement au support.Device according to claim 2, the intermediate piece having a thread (28) and the adjusting member comprising a wheel (23) rotatably mounted such that a rotation of the wheel causes a displacement of the intermediate piece relative to the support . Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, les axes géométriques (X, X') de rotation des organes de massage étant contenus dans un même plan quand leur inclinaison relative (α) varie.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the geometric axes (X, X ') of rotation of the massage members being contained in the same plane when their relative inclination (α) varies. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, les axes matériels (15) sur lesquels les organes de massage respectifs tournent étant distincts, ces axes étant articulés à une extrémité sur un montant correspondant (6) du support et étant articulés à l'autre extrémité sur la pièce intermédiaire (20).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the material axes (15) on which the respective massage members rotate being distinct, these axes being articulated at one end to a corresponding upright (6) of the support and being articulated to the other end on the intermediate piece (20). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'angle (α) entre les axes géométriques de rotation des organes de massage pouvant varier de 20° au moins en raison du déplacement de la pièce intermédiaire (20) relativement au support (2).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, the angle (α) between the geometric axes of rotation of the massage members may vary from 20 ° at least because of the displacement of the intermediate piece (20) relative to the support (2). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, le support (2) étant relié fixement à une partie de préhension.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the support (2) being fixedly connected to a gripping portion. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, la pièce intermédiaire (20) étant reliée fixement à une partie de préhension.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the intermediate piece (20) being fixedly connected to a gripping portion. Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, comportant une portion de guidage (61) sur laquelle le support (2) est monté de façon coulissante, la portion de guidage (61) permettant à l'utilisateur de régler la position de la pièce intermédiaire (20) relativement au support (2).Device according to the preceding claim, comprising a guide portion (61) on which the support (2) is slidably mounted, the guide portion (61) allowing the user to adjust the position of the intermediate piece (20). relative to the support (2). Dispositif selon la revendication précédente, comportant des moyens de verrouillage en position (63,64) du support (2) relativement à la portion de guidage (61).Device according to the preceding claim, comprising locking means in position (63,64) of the support (2) relative to the guide portion (61). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant un récipient (4) contenant un produit à appliquer sur la peau.Device according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a container (4) containing a product to be applied to the skin. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 7 ou 8 d'une part et la revendication 11 d'autre part, le récipient définissant au moins partiellement la partie de préhension.Device according to one of claims 7 or 8 on the one hand and claim 11 on the other hand, the container defining at least partially the gripping portion. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 7ou 8, le système de massage étant disposé latéralement relativement à la partie de préhension.Device according to one of claims 7 or 8, the massage system being disposed laterally relative to the gripping portion. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, l'un au moins des organes de massage étant monté sur un axe télescopique (15).Device according to any one of the preceding claims, at least one of the massage members being mounted on a telescopic axis (15). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14, les montants étant réalisés d'une seule pièce par moulage avec une embase.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, the uprights being made in one piece by molding with a base.
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