EP3359109A1 - Device for ear massage - Google Patents

Device for ear massage

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EP3359109A1
EP3359109A1 EP15794050.3A EP15794050A EP3359109A1 EP 3359109 A1 EP3359109 A1 EP 3359109A1 EP 15794050 A EP15794050 A EP 15794050A EP 3359109 A1 EP3359109 A1 EP 3359109A1
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Ronald Zimmermann
Eduard Winter
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  • the present invention relates to a device for ear massage with the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • a generic device for ear massage is published for example in WO 2014/0371 14 A1.
  • the massage part is attached to a plate.
  • the plate is moved in a circle by means of an eccentric.
  • the resulting, also circular movement of the massage part creates the massage effect.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a device for ear massage, which has a relation to the prior art extended movement repertoire.
  • a device according to the invention can be used for the treatment of patients, in particular tinnitus patients.
  • investigations by the applicant have shown that many other clinical pictures can also be successfully treated with the device according to the invention. These include insomnia, Tube ventilation disorders, tension-type headache, cervical syndrome (also combined with tinnitus) and cervicalgia (also combined with paraesthesia).
  • the positive effect of the device according to the invention is attributed to the stimulation and mobilization of the areas close to the ears down to the shoulder area.
  • Organs of success in the region of the cervical spine, the facet joints, including the joint capsule, the musculature and fascia apparatus, the muscular and musculotendinal apparatus in the area of the scalp, are located in front of the masticatory muscles and the soft palate.
  • the invention may be an ear and cervical trigger point stimulation device for tension-type headache.
  • the coupling elements may be formed as pins, which cooperate with recesses in the plate.
  • the drives may be rotary actuators, which are preferably designed electrically.
  • the drive axes of the drives can be connected to eccentrics, wherein the coupling elements are arranged on the eccentrics.
  • An advantage of the version with eccentrics is that both Drives can be arranged fixed relative to a housing. The additional complexity of the cross table principle, according to which a drive must be movable relative to the other drive, can be avoided.
  • the two independently controllable drives at least two degrees of freedom for the movement of the plate are set.
  • the movement of the plate has three degrees of freedom (two for displacements, one for rotations).
  • the third degree of freedom can be set particularly easily by a guide pin fastened to a housing of the device, wherein the guide pin cooperates with a further recess in the plate.
  • Preferred may be an embodiment in which the recesses and / or the further recess in the form of a - preferably unilaterally open - long hole are executed. This too represents a particularly simple solution.
  • the coupling elements can also each have at least one rail - preferably two rails - have, to which the plate is guided. If now belonging to a coupling element at least one rail rotated, for example by means of a rotary drive, the position of the massage part bearing plate along the at least one rail of the other coupling element can be changed. Designs of this type can be constructed very flat.
  • the massage part may be releasably attached to the plate. This makes it possible to exchange the massage part and to use adapted to the respective ear massage parts.
  • the massage part can be executed at least partially spherical. It has been shown that sections of spherical massage parts are perceived by many people to be particularly pleasant. It should be noted that the plate may be movably supported on the housing of the device. The weight of the plate is therefore not supported by the coupling elements in such an embodiment. This also applies to Any pressure exerted by the massaging ear on the massage part on the plate.
  • the massage part is spring-mounted - preferably in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plate. Again, this can be particularly pleasant because it allows the massage part to adapt exactly to the relief of the ear.
  • a damping of the suspension can be provided.
  • the suspension can also have a magnetic field damping (active principle of an eddy current brake).
  • a suspension can be achieved in a particularly simple manner in that a preferably cylindrical sleeve is fastened to the plate and a plunger, preferably a cylindrical plunger, is fastened to the massage part, the plunger being arranged in the sleeve.
  • the plate may have an opening through which the plunger and / or the sleeve occurs.
  • the spring-loaded bearing can be specifically solved by a spring element which is supported on a bottom of the sleeve and cooperates with the plunger to form the sprung bearing.
  • this represents a particularly simple embodiment.
  • a bias of the spring element can be adjusted - preferably by means of a screw. It may also be provided to use more than one massage part on the plate. This also includes the ability to store each massage part (or groups of massage parts) independently of each other sprung (for example, with its own sleeve-tappet combination).
  • an overvoltage may be provided which covers the massage part and which is preferably attached to a housing of the device. This over-tension prevents direct contact of the massage part with the ear to be massaged, thereby preventing the massage part from pulling behind parts of the ear (no movement in a plane parallel to the plate). From the ear then only a wandering survey is felt. Due to the friction between the massage part and the overvoltage additional heat can be generated, which can also be perceived as pleasant.
  • Another advantage of the overvoltage can be that too deep penetration of the massage part into the ear is prevented.
  • the plate does not have to be completely flat. It may, for example, have bends, cranks or the like, which take into account the structural situation in the device.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic sectional view of an embodiment of
  • Fig. 4 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the invention as well 5a-5d are schematic representations of another embodiment of the
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic plan view to illustrate the drive principle of a first embodiment of the invention.
  • the plate 3 can be seen - in this case, circular.
  • the massage part 2 is arranged.
  • Their drive axles 7 are each connected to an eccentric 8.
  • Eccentrically to the drive axles 7 8 formed as a pin coupling elements 5 are attached to the eccentrics.
  • the last degree of freedom of the plate 3 (for movements in the plane of the drawing) is defined by a guide pin 10 which cooperates with a further recess 1 1.
  • Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the invention, which uses the movement principle described in Figure 1.
  • a sprung storage of the massage part is also provided.
  • an overvoltage 18 is present, which prevents direct contact between the massage part 2 and the ear to be massaged.
  • the spring element 15 is arranged, which is designed in this case as a helical spring.
  • the spring element 15 is supported via a ball 19 and a screw 17 on the bottom 16 of the sleeve. By adjusting the screw 17 (in this case size M10), the bias of the spring element 15 can be adjusted.
  • an exemption 14 is provided between the plunger 13 and the sleeve 12. This allows the plunger 13 to tilt slightly relative to the sleeve 12.
  • Figure 4 shows an exploded view of an embodiment of the invention which is similar to that of Figures 2 and 3.
  • this embodiment also uses the drive principle described in connection with FIG.
  • the housing 9, in which the drives 4 are arranged has a carrier plate 20.
  • the drives 4 are attached to the support plate 20 (for example, by screwing).
  • the carrier plate 20 is fastened to a further, substantially hollow-cylindrical part of the housing 9.
  • the support plate 20 also serves to support the plate 3.
  • the sleeve 12 is not fixed to the support plate 20 but to the plate 3.
  • FIGS. 5a to 5d schematically show a perspective view (FIG. 5a), a top view (FIG. 5b) and two side views (FIGS. 5c, 5d) of a further embodiment.
  • the drives 4. These are designed as rotary actuators. About the drive axles 7, it is possible to rotate the rails of the coupling elements 5. Because the plate 3 is free along the rails is movable, the position along the rails of the other coupling element can be adjusted by a rotation of the rails of a coupling element.
  • the invention can not be realized only by the embodiments shown here.
  • the movement in the plane of the plate 3 can also be realized by taking advantage of the cross-table principle.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for ear massage, comprising a plate (3) with a massage part (2). The device has two drives (4) which can be controlled independently from each other and are motion-coupled to the plate at least to some extent by means of coupling elements (5).

Description

Vorrichtung zur Ohrmassage  Device for ear massage
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Ohrmassage mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1 . The present invention relates to a device for ear massage with the features of the preamble of claim 1.
Eine gattungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Ohrmassage ist beispielsweise in der WO 2014/0371 14 A1 veröffentlicht. Dabei ist das Massageteil an einer Platte angebracht. Die Platte wird mittels eines Exzenters kreisförmig bewegt. Durch die resultierende, ebenfalls kreisförmige Bewegung des Massageteils entsteht die Massagewirkung. A generic device for ear massage is published for example in WO 2014/0371 14 A1. The massage part is attached to a plate. The plate is moved in a circle by means of an eccentric. The resulting, also circular movement of the massage part creates the massage effect.
Verbesserungswürdig ist dabei, dass durch die Verwendung eines Exzenters nur kreisförmige Bewegungen realisiert werden können. Dies ist vor dem Hintergrund zu sehen, dass der Bereich der Ohrmuschel zwischen der Helix, der Antihelix, des Tragus und des Antitragus natürlich nicht vollständig kreisförmig ist. It is worthy of improvement that only circular movements can be realized by using an eccentric. This is to be seen against the background that the area of the pinna between the helix, the antihelix, the tragus and the antitragus is of course not completely circular.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, eine Vorrichtung zur Ohrmassage bereitzustellen, welche ein gegenüber dem Stand der Technik erweitertes Bewegungsrepertoire hat. The object of the invention is therefore to provide a device for ear massage, which has a relation to the prior art extended movement repertoire.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. This object is achieved by a device having the features of claim 1.
Dies geschieht, indem zwei unabhängig voneinander ansteuerbare Antriebe vorgesehen sind, welche mittels Koppelelementen mit der Platte zumindest teilweise bewegungsgekoppelt sind. This is done by two independently controllable drives are provided, which are at least partially coupled by means of coupling elements with the plate.
Prinzipiell sind dadurch alle nötigen Bewegungsformen realisierbar. In principle, all the necessary forms of movement can be realized.
Eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann zur Behandlung von Patienten, insbesondere Tinnitus-Patienten, eingesetzt werden. Untersuchungen des Anmelders haben aber ergeben, dass auch viele andere Krankheitsbilder mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung erfolgreich behandelbar sind. Dazu zählen Insomnie, Tubenbelüftungsstörungen, Spannungskopfschmerz, Zervikalsyndrom (auch kombiniert mit Tinnitus) und Zervikalgie (auch kombiniert mit Parästhesien). A device according to the invention can be used for the treatment of patients, in particular tinnitus patients. However, investigations by the applicant have shown that many other clinical pictures can also be successfully treated with the device according to the invention. These include insomnia, Tube ventilation disorders, tension-type headache, cervical syndrome (also combined with tinnitus) and cervicalgia (also combined with paraesthesia).
Beim Tinnitus kann in häufigen Fällen ein Verschwinden des störenden Tons erreicht werden. Bei fast allen Probanden trat aber zumindest eine Veränderung der Tonlage oder der Lautstärke des Tons auf, sodass dieser subjektiv nicht mehr störend empfunden wurde. In tinnitus, in many cases, disappearance of the disturbing tone can be achieved. In almost all subjects but at least a change in the pitch or the volume of the sound, so that subjectively no longer was disturbing.
Die positive Wirkung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung wird auf die Stimulation und Mobilisation der ohrnahen Bereiche bis hinab in den Schulterbereich zurückgeführt. Erfolgsorgane sind im Bereich der Halswirbelsäule, der Facettengelenke samt Gelenkskapsel, der Muskulatur und dem Faszienapparat, der Muskulatur- und dem muskulotendinären Apparat im Bereich der Kopfschwarte, nach vorne hin die Kaumuskulatur und das Gaumensegel angesiedelt. The positive effect of the device according to the invention is attributed to the stimulation and mobilization of the areas close to the ears down to the shoulder area. Organs of success in the region of the cervical spine, the facet joints, including the joint capsule, the musculature and fascia apparatus, the muscular and musculotendinal apparatus in the area of the scalp, are located in front of the masticatory muscles and the soft palate.
Bei der Erfindung kann es sich um ein Ohr- und zervikales Triggerpunktstimulationsgerät gegen Spannungskopfschmerz handeln. The invention may be an ear and cervical trigger point stimulation device for tension-type headache.
Weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen definiert. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims.
Die Koppelelemente können als Zapfen ausgebildet sein, welche mit Ausnehmungen in der Platte zusammenwirken. Die Antriebe können Drehantriebe sein, welche vorzugsweise elektrisch ausgeführt sind. The coupling elements may be formed as pins, which cooperate with recesses in the plate. The drives may be rotary actuators, which are preferably designed electrically.
Die Antriebsachsen der Antriebe können mit Exzentern verbunden sein, wobei die Koppelelemente an den Exzentern angeordnet sind. Es ist aber auch möglich, statt zwei Antrieben mit Exzentern, insbesondere in Verbindung mit als Zapfen ausgebildeten Koppelelementen, welche mit Ausnehmungen in der Platte zusammenwirken, beispielsweise zwei Linearantriebe zu verwenden, welche das Prinzip eines Kreuztisches ausnutzen. Vorteilhaft an der Ausführung mit Exzentern ist, dass beide Antriebe relativ zu einem Gehäuse feststehend angeordnet werden können. Die zusätzliche Komplexität des Kreuztischprinzips, wonach ein Antrieb relativ zum anderen Antrieb verfahrbar sein muss, kann dadurch vermieden werden. Durch die zwei unabhängig voneinander ansteuerbaren Antriebe werden zumindest zwei Freiheitsgrade für die Bewegung der Platte festgelegt. Die Bewegung der Platte, soweit sie in einer Ebene der Platte geschieht, weist drei Freiheitsgrade auf (zwei für Verschiebungen, einen für Rotationen). Der dritte Freiheitsgrad kann besonders einfach durch einen an einem Gehäuse der Vorrichtung befestigten Führungszapfen festgelegt werden, wobei der Führungszapfen mit einer weiteren Ausnehmung in der Platte zusammenwirkt. The drive axes of the drives can be connected to eccentrics, wherein the coupling elements are arranged on the eccentrics. But it is also possible, instead of two drives with eccentrics, in particular in conjunction with coupling elements designed as pins, which cooperate with recesses in the plate, for example, to use two linear drives, which exploit the principle of a cross table. An advantage of the version with eccentrics is that both Drives can be arranged fixed relative to a housing. The additional complexity of the cross table principle, according to which a drive must be movable relative to the other drive, can be avoided. By the two independently controllable drives at least two degrees of freedom for the movement of the plate are set. The movement of the plate, as far as it is in one plane of the plate, has three degrees of freedom (two for displacements, one for rotations). The third degree of freedom can be set particularly easily by a guide pin fastened to a housing of the device, wherein the guide pin cooperates with a further recess in the plate.
Bevorzugt kann eine Ausführungsform sein, bei der die Ausnehmungen und/oder die weitere Ausnehmung in Form eines - vorzugsweise einseitig geöffneten - Langlochs ausgeführt sind. Auch dies stellt eine besonders einfache Lösung dar. Preferred may be an embodiment in which the recesses and / or the further recess in the form of a - preferably unilaterally open - long hole are executed. This too represents a particularly simple solution.
Die Koppelelemente können auch jeweils zumindest eine Schiene - vorzugsweise je zwei Schienen - aufweisen, an welchen die Platte geführt ist. Wird nun die zu einem Koppelelement gehörige zumindest eine Schiene gedreht, beispielsweise mittels eines Drehantriebs, kann die Position der das Massageteil tragenden Platte entlang der zumindest einen Schiene des anderen Koppelelements verändert werden. Ausführungen dieser Art können besonders flach konstruiert werden. The coupling elements can also each have at least one rail - preferably two rails - have, to which the plate is guided. If now belonging to a coupling element at least one rail rotated, for example by means of a rotary drive, the position of the massage part bearing plate along the at least one rail of the other coupling element can be changed. Designs of this type can be constructed very flat.
Das Massageteil kann lösbar an der Platte befestigt sein. Dadurch ist es möglich, das Massageteil auszutauschen und an das jeweilige Ohr angepasste Massageteile zu verwenden. The massage part may be releasably attached to the plate. This makes it possible to exchange the massage part and to use adapted to the respective ear massage parts.
In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform kann das Massageteil zumindest abschnittsweise kugelförmig ausgeführt sein. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass abschnittsweise kugelförmige Massageteile von vielen Menschen als besonders angenehm empfunden werden. Es ist zu bemerken, dass die Platte an dem Gehäuse der Vorrichtung bewegbar gelagert sein kann. Das Gewicht der Platte wird in einer solchen Ausführungsform also nicht von den Koppelelementen getragen. Dies gilt auch für etwaigen Druck, der durch das zu massierende Ohr über das Massageteil auf die Platte ausgeübt wird. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the massage part can be executed at least partially spherical. It has been shown that sections of spherical massage parts are perceived by many people to be particularly pleasant. It should be noted that the plate may be movably supported on the housing of the device. The weight of the plate is therefore not supported by the coupling elements in such an embodiment. This also applies to Any pressure exerted by the massaging ear on the massage part on the plate.
Weiterhin kann es besonders bevorzugt sein, dass das Massageteil gefedert gelagert ist - vorzugsweise in einer Richtung im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Platte. Auch dies kann besonders angenehm empfunden werden, da es dem Massageteil erlaubt, sich genau an das Relief des Ohrs anzupassen. Auch eine Dämpfung der Federung kann vorgesehen sein. Die Federung kann auch eine Magnetfelddämpfung aufweisen (Wirkprinzip einer Wirbelstrombremse). Furthermore, it may be particularly preferred that the massage part is spring-mounted - preferably in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plate. Again, this can be particularly pleasant because it allows the massage part to adapt exactly to the relief of the ear. A damping of the suspension can be provided. The suspension can also have a magnetic field damping (active principle of an eddy current brake).
Besonders einfach kann eine Federung dadurch erreicht werden, dass an der Platte eine - vorzugsweise zylindrische - Hülse befestigt ist und am Massageteil ein - vorzugsweise zylindrischer - Stößel befestigt ist, wobei der Stößel in der Hülse angeordnet ist. Die Platte kann dabei eine Öffnung aufweisen, durch welche der Stößel und/oder die Hülse tritt. A suspension can be achieved in a particularly simple manner in that a preferably cylindrical sleeve is fastened to the plate and a plunger, preferably a cylindrical plunger, is fastened to the massage part, the plunger being arranged in the sleeve. The plate may have an opening through which the plunger and / or the sleeve occurs.
Zwischen dem Stößel und der Hülse kann eine Freistellung vorgesehen sein, welche ein Abkippen des Stößels relativ zur Hülse erlaubt. Dies kann eine weitere kleine Nachgiebigkeit des Massageteils hervorrufen, welche ebenfalls als angenehm empfunden wird. Es ist zu bemerken, dass bei dieser Ausführungsform keine starre Befestigung zwischen dem Massageteil und der Platte vorgesehen ist. Jedenfalls wird die Bewegung des Massageteils durch die Platte geführt. An exemption may be provided between the plunger and the sleeve, which allows a tilting of the plunger relative to the sleeve. This can cause a further small compliance of the massage part, which is also perceived as pleasant. It should be noted that in this embodiment, no rigid attachment between the massage part and the plate is provided. In any case, the movement of the massage part is guided through the plate.
In einer Ausführung mit Hülse und Stößel kann die gefederte Lagerung konkret durch ein Federelement gelöst sein, welches an einem Boden der Hülse abstützt und zur Bildung der gefederten Lagerung mit dem Stößel zusammenwirkt. Wie erwähnt, stellt dies eine besonders einfache Ausführungsform dar. In an embodiment with sleeve and plunger, the spring-loaded bearing can be specifically solved by a spring element which is supported on a bottom of the sleeve and cooperates with the plunger to form the sprung bearing. As mentioned, this represents a particularly simple embodiment.
Um die Härte der Federung individuell abzustimmen, kann eine Vorspannung des Federelements verstellbar sein - vorzugsweise mittels einer Schraube. Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, mehr als ein Massageteil an der Platte zu verwenden. Dies umfasst auch die Möglichkeit, jedes Massageteil (oder Gruppen von Massageteilen) unabhängig voneinander gefedert zu lagern (bspw. mit einer eigenen Hülsen-Stößel-Kombination). In order to tune the hardness of the suspension individually, a bias of the spring element can be adjusted - preferably by means of a screw. It may also be provided to use more than one massage part on the plate. This also includes the ability to store each massage part (or groups of massage parts) independently of each other sprung (for example, with its own sleeve-tappet combination).
In einer ganz besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform kann eine Überspannung vorgesehen sein, welche das Massageteil überdeckt und welche vorzugsweise an einem Gehäuse der Vorrichtung befestigt ist. Diese Überspannung verhindert den direkten Kontakt des Massageteils mit dem zu massierenden Ohr, wodurch verhindert wird, dass das Massageteil Teile des Ohrs hinter sich herzieht (keine Bewegungen in einer Ebene parallel zur Platte). Vom Ohr wird dann nur eine wandernde Erhebung verspürt. Durch die Reibung zwischen dem Massageteil und der Überspannung kann zusätzliche Wärme erzeugt werden, welche ebenfalls als angenehm empfunden werden kann. In a very particularly preferred embodiment, an overvoltage may be provided which covers the massage part and which is preferably attached to a housing of the device. This over-tension prevents direct contact of the massage part with the ear to be massaged, thereby preventing the massage part from pulling behind parts of the ear (no movement in a plane parallel to the plate). From the ear then only a wandering survey is felt. Due to the friction between the massage part and the overvoltage additional heat can be generated, which can also be perceived as pleasant.
Ein weiterer Vorteil der Überspannung kann darin liegen, dass ein zu tiefes Eindringen des Massageteils ins Ohr verhindert wird. Another advantage of the overvoltage can be that too deep penetration of the massage part into the ear is prevented.
Es ist zu bemerken, dass die Platte nicht vollständig eben sein muss. Sie kann beispielsweise Krümmungen, Kröpfungen oder dergleichen aufweisen, welcher der konstruktiven Situation in der Vorrichtung Rechnung tragen. It should be noted that the plate does not have to be completely flat. It may, for example, have bends, cranks or the like, which take into account the structural situation in the device.
Weiter Vorteile und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich anhand er Figuren sowie der dazugehörigen Figurenbeschreibung. Dabei zeigen: Further advantages and details of the invention will become apparent from he figures and the accompanying description of the figures. Showing:
Fig. 1 eine schematische Draufsicht einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung,1 is a schematic plan view of an embodiment of the invention,
Fig. 2 eine schematische Schnittdarstellung einer Ausführungsform der Fig. 2 is a schematic sectional view of an embodiment of
Erfindung,  Invention,
Fig. 3 wesentliche Bauteile der Ausführungsform aus Figur 2 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung,  3 essential components of the embodiment of Figure 2 in a perspective view,
Fig. 4 eine Explosionsdarstellung einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung sowie Fig. 5a-5d schematische Darstellungen einer weiteren Ausführungsform derFig. 4 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the invention as well 5a-5d are schematic representations of another embodiment of the
Erfindung. Invention.
Figur 1 zeigt eine schematische Draufsicht zur Verdeutlichung des Antriebprinzips einer ersten Ausführungsform der Erfindung. Zunächst ist die Platte 3 zu erkennen - in diesem Fall kreisförmig. An dieser ist das Massageteil 2 angeordnet. Es sind zwei Antriebe 4, in diesem Fall elektrische Drehantriebe, vorhanden. Deren Antriebsachsen 7 sind jeweils mit einem Exzenter 8 verbunden. Exzentrisch zu den Antriebsachsen 7 sind an den Exzentern 8 als Zapfen ausgebildete Koppelelemente 5 befestigt. Figure 1 shows a schematic plan view to illustrate the drive principle of a first embodiment of the invention. First, the plate 3 can be seen - in this case, circular. At this the massage part 2 is arranged. There are two drives 4, in this case electric rotary actuators available. Their drive axles 7 are each connected to an eccentric 8. Eccentrically to the drive axles 7 8 formed as a pin coupling elements 5 are attached to the eccentrics.
Diese Koppelelemente 5 wirken mit Ausnehmungen 6, welche als einseitig geöffnete Langlöcher ausgeführt sind, zusammen. These coupling elements 5 cooperate with recesses 6, which are designed as unilaterally open slots together.
Der letzte Freiheitsgrad der Platte 3 (für Bewegungen in der Zeichenebene) ist durch einen Führungszapfen 10 festgelegt, welcher mit einer weiteren Ausnehmung 1 1 zusammenwirkt. The last degree of freedom of the plate 3 (for movements in the plane of the drawing) is defined by a guide pin 10 which cooperates with a further recess 1 1.
Durch diese Antriebsgestaltung ist die Bewegung des Massageteils 2 über den Bereich einer Ohrmuschel, insbesondere einer inneren Ohrmuschel, besonders fein ansteuerbar. As a result of this drive configuration, the movement of the massage part 2 over the area of an auricle, in particular an inner auricle, is particularly finely controllable.
Figur 2 zeigt eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung, welche sich des in der Figur 1 beschriebenen Bewegungsprinzips bedient. Wie in der Schnittdarstellung zu erkennen ist, ist außerdem eine gefederte Lagerung des Massageteils vorgesehen. Zusätzlich ist eine Überspannung 18 vorhanden, welche den direkten Kontakt zwischen dem Massageteil 2 und dem zu massierenden Ohr verhindert. Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the invention, which uses the movement principle described in Figure 1. As can be seen in the sectional view, a sprung storage of the massage part is also provided. In addition, an overvoltage 18 is present, which prevents direct contact between the massage part 2 and the ear to be massaged.
Für die gefederte Lagerung des Massageteils 2 ist eine an der Platte 3 befestigte Hülse 12 und ein in der Hülse 12 angeordneter Stößel 13 vorgesehen, wobei das Massageteil 2 am Stößel 13 befestigt ist. In der Hülse 12 ist das Federelement 15 angeordnet, welches in diesem Fall als Schraubenfeder ausgeführt ist. Das Federelement 15 stützt über eine Kugel 19 und eine Schraube 17 am Boden 16 der Hülse ab. Durch Verstellen der Schraube 17 (in diesem Fall Größe M10) kann die Vorspannung des Federelements 15 angepasst werden. For the spring-mounted mounting of the massage part 2 a fixed to the plate 3 and a sleeve 12 is arranged in the sleeve 12 plunger 13 is provided, wherein the massage part 2 is fixed to the plunger 13. In the sleeve 12, the spring element 15 is arranged, which is designed in this case as a helical spring. The spring element 15 is supported via a ball 19 and a screw 17 on the bottom 16 of the sleeve. By adjusting the screw 17 (in this case size M10), the bias of the spring element 15 can be adjusted.
Entlang eines Teils der Hülse 12 ist zwischen dem Stößel 13 und der Hülse 12 eine Freistellung 14 vorgesehen. Diese erlaubt es dem Stößel 13 relativ zur Hülse 12 leicht abzukippen. Along part of the sleeve 12, an exemption 14 is provided between the plunger 13 and the sleeve 12. This allows the plunger 13 to tilt slightly relative to the sleeve 12.
Die Deformation des Federelementes 15, welche durch dieses Abkippen erzeugt wird, wird durch die Kugel 19 kompensiert. The deformation of the spring element 15, which is produced by this tilting, is compensated by the ball 19.
In Figur 3 sind einige für den Antrieb der Platte 3 wesentliche Elemente dargestellt. Dies wären die Antriebe 4, die Exzenter 8, die Koppelelemente 5, die Platte 3 und das Massageteil 2. Aus der Zusammenschau zwischen Figur 1 und Figur 3 wird das Antriebsprinzip dieses Ausführungsbeispiels klar. In Figure 3 some essential for the drive of the plate 3 elements are shown. These would be the drives 4, the eccentric 8, the coupling elements 5, the plate 3 and the massage part 2. From the synopsis between Figure 1 and Figure 3, the drive principle of this embodiment is clear.
Figur 4 zeigt eine Explosionsdarstellung einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung, welche derjenigen aus den Figuren 2 und 3 ähnlich ist. Insbesondere bedient sich auch diese Ausführungsform des Antriebsprinzips, welches in Verbindung mit Figur 1 beschrieben wurde. Zu bemerken ist dabei, dass das Gehäuse 9, in welchem die Antriebe 4 angeordnet sind, über eine Trägerplatte 20 verfügt. Im zusammengebauten Zustand sind die Antriebe 4 an der Trägerplatte 20 befestigt (beispielsweise durch Verschraubungen). Die Trägerplatte 20 ist an einem weiteren, im Wesentlichen hohlzylindrischen Teil des Gehäuses 9 befestigt. Die Trägerplatte 20 dient außerdem zur Lagerung der Platte 3. Es ist zu bemerken, dass die Hülse 12 nicht an der Trägerplatte 20, sondern an der Platte 3 befestigt ist. Figure 4 shows an exploded view of an embodiment of the invention which is similar to that of Figures 2 and 3. In particular, this embodiment also uses the drive principle described in connection with FIG. It should be noted that the housing 9, in which the drives 4 are arranged, has a carrier plate 20. In the assembled state, the drives 4 are attached to the support plate 20 (for example, by screwing). The carrier plate 20 is fastened to a further, substantially hollow-cylindrical part of the housing 9. The support plate 20 also serves to support the plate 3. It should be noted that the sleeve 12 is not fixed to the support plate 20 but to the plate 3.
In den Figuren 5a bis 5d sind eine perspektivische Darstellung (Fig. 5a), eine Draufsicht (Fig. 5b), sowie zwei Seitenansichten (Fig. 5c, 5d) einer weiteren Ausführungsform schematisch dargestellt. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Ausführungsform, bei der die Koppelelemente 5 jeweils zwei Schienen aufweisen. Nicht dargestellt sind die Antriebe 4. Diese sind als Drehantriebe ausgeführt. Über die Antriebsachsen 7 ist es möglich, die Schienen der Koppelelemente 5 zu drehen. Da die Platte 3 entlang der Schienen frei beweglich ist, kann durch eine Drehung der Schienen eines Koppelelements die Position entlang der Schienen des anderen Koppelelements eingestellt werden. FIGS. 5a to 5d schematically show a perspective view (FIG. 5a), a top view (FIG. 5b) and two side views (FIGS. 5c, 5d) of a further embodiment. This is an embodiment in which the coupling elements 5 each have two rails. Not shown are the drives 4. These are designed as rotary actuators. About the drive axles 7, it is possible to rotate the rails of the coupling elements 5. Because the plate 3 is free along the rails is movable, the position along the rails of the other coupling element can be adjusted by a rotation of the rails of a coupling element.
Die Erfindung kann aber nicht nur durch die hier dargestellten Ausführungsformen realisiert werden. Beispielsweise kann die Bewegung in der Ebene der Platte 3 auch durch das Ausnützen des Kreuztischprinzips realisiert werden. However, the invention can not be realized only by the embodiments shown here. For example, the movement in the plane of the plate 3 can also be realized by taking advantage of the cross-table principle.

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1 . Vorrichtung zur Ohrmassage mit einer ein Massageteil (2) aufweisenden Platte1 . Device for ear massage with a massage part (2) having a plate
(3) , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwei unabhängig voneinander ansteuerbare Antriebe (4) vorgesehen sind, welche mittels Koppelelementen (5) mit der Platte zumindest teilweise bewegungsgekoppelt sind. (3), characterized in that two independently controllable drives (4) are provided, which are at least partially coupled by means of coupling elements (5) with the plate.
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Koppelelemente (5) als Zapfen ausgebildet sind, welche mit Ausnehmungen (6) in der Platte (3) zusammenwirken. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling elements (5) are designed as pins, which cooperate with recesses (6) in the plate (3).
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Antriebe3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the drives
(4) Drehantriebe sind, welche vorzugsweise elektrisch ausgeführt sind. (4) rotary actuators are, which are preferably carried out electrically.
4. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Antriebsachsen (7) der Antriebe (4) mit Exzentern (8) verbunden sind, wobei die Koppelelemente (5) an den Exzentern (8) angeordnet sind. 4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that drive axles (7) of the drives (4) with eccentrics (8) are connected, wherein the coupling elements (5) are arranged on the eccentrics (8).
5. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an einem Gehäuse (9) der Vorrichtung ein Führungszapfen (10) befestigt ist, welcher mit einer weiteren Ausnehmung (1 1 ) in der Platte zusammenwirkt. 5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that on a housing (9) of the device, a guide pin (10) is fixed, which cooperates with a further recess (1 1) in the plate.
6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2 oder 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ausnehmungen (6) und/oder die weitere Ausnehmung (1 1 ) in Form eines - vorzugsweise einseitig geöffneten - Langlochs ausgeführt sind. 6. Apparatus according to claim 2 or 5, characterized in that the recesses (6) and / or the further recess (1 1) in the form of a - preferably unilaterally open - long hole are executed.
7. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Koppelelemente (5) jeweils zumindest eine Schiene - vorzugsweise je zwei Schienen - aufweisen, an welchen die Platte geführt ist. 7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the coupling elements (5) each have at least one rail - preferably two rails - have, to which the plate is guided.
8. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Massageteil (2) lösbar an der Platte (3) befestigt ist. 8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the massage part (2) is releasably secured to the plate (3).
9. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Massageteil (2) zumindest abschnittweise kugelförmig ausgeführt ist. 9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the massage part (2) is at least partially spherical designed.
10. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Platte (3) an einem Gehäuse (9) der Vorrichtung (1 ) bewegbar gelagert ist. 10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the plate (3) on a housing (9) of the device (1) is movably mounted.
1 1 . Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Massageteil (2) gefedert gelagert ist - vorzugsweise in einer Richtung im Wesentlichen senkrecht zur Platte (3). 1 1. Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the massage part (2) is spring-mounted - preferably in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plate (3).
12. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Platte (3) eine - vorzugsweise zylindrische - Hülse (12) befestigt ist und am Massageteil (2) ein - vorzugsweise zylindrischer - Stößel (13) befestigt ist, wobei der Stößel (13) in der Hülse (12) angeordnet ist. 12. The device according to claim 1 1, characterized in that on the plate (3) has a - preferably cylindrical - sleeve (12) is fixed and on the massage part (2) - a preferably cylindrical - ram (13) is fixed, wherein the plunger (13) in the sleeve (12) is arranged.
13. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen dem Stößel (13) und der Hülse (12) eine Freistellung (14) vorgesehen ist, welche ein Abkippen des Stößels (13) relativ zur Hülse (12) erlaubt. 13. The apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that between the plunger (13) and the sleeve (12) an exemption (14) is provided, which allows a tilting of the plunger (13) relative to the sleeve (12).
Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 12 oder 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der Hülse (12) ein Federelement (15) angeordnet ist, welches an einem Boden (16) der Hülse (12) abstützt und zur Bildung der gefederten Lagerung mit dem Stößel (13) zusammenwirkt. Apparatus according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that in the sleeve (12) a spring element (15) is arranged, which at a bottom (16) of the sleeve (12) is supported and to form the sprung mounting with the plunger (13). interacts.
Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Vorspannung des Federelements (15) - vorzugsweise mittels einer Schraube (17) - verstellbar ist. Apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that a bias of the spring element (15) - preferably by means of a screw (17) - is adjustable.
16. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Überspannung (18) vorgesehen ist, welche das Massageteil (2) überdeckt und welche vorzugweise an einem Gehäuse (9) der Vorrichtung (1 ) befestigt ist. 16. Device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that an overvoltage (18) is provided, which covers the massage part (2) and which is preferably attached to a housing (9) of the device (1).
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