EP4213791A1

EP4213791A1 - Massage device

Info

Publication number: EP4213791A1
Application number: EP21777637.6A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Jan Becker
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-09-17
Filing date: 2021-09-13
Publication date: 2023-07-26
Also published as: WO2022058040A1; DE202020003932U1

Abstract

The invention relates to a massage device for treating human limbs, in particular for treating arms and legs, which device can be variably configured by simple device features and used directly by the user. The massage device (1) substantially comprises a frame (2), two threaded rods (3), and two transverse struts (4) having one or more massage elements (5), wherein at least one adjusting screw (7) is provided on each of the threaded rods (3) between the frame (2) and the transverse strut (4) and at least one spring (8) is provided on each of the threaded rods (3) between the adjusting screw (7) and a transverse strut (4). The struts (4) are movable along the threaded rods (3) via holders (6). Spacers (9) are preferably provided between the struts (4), and the threaded rods (3) can be detached from the frame (2) via fastening systems (15).

Description

massage device

The invention is a massage device for the treatment of the human limbs, in particular for the treatment of the arms and legs, which can be made variable by simple device features and can be used directly by the user.

Arm problems can be very diverse. Most complaints result from excessive, incorrect and one-sided strain and only become noticeable after a long time. Tennis elbow, also known as mouse elbow, golfer's elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome or general tension in the forearms are typical terms here. There isn't either

"the one cause" for e.g. This interaction should be taken into account when treating arm problems.

Basically, the clinical picture should always be clarified by a specialist, if necessary with imaging procedures, in order to be able to rule out more serious damage such as arthrosis, cartilage damage, tendon injuries, etc.

The terms tennis and golfer's elbow are somewhat misleading, since these complaints can also arise from incorrect stress in completely different areas, such as one-sided work for a long time or excessive strain on the muscles in sports/hobby/work.

These incorrect loads lead to the muscles being overstrained and too much tension being exerted on the tendon attachments. This can cause microcracks, which then cause the typical pain and inflammation. Movement that is too restricted for a long time, e.g. the wrist can normally be moved approx. 70° up and 80° down, but is actually only moved halfway, can lead to shortening and hardening of the muscles.

Various manual massage devices for self-treatment are known from the prior art.

US 2012203151 A1 describes a device that allows an arm to be treated or a hand to be inserted between two massage elements.

US 5643182 also describes a device for massaging parts of the human body and in particular a versatile roller massager for massaging body areas and extremities such as arms and legs.

US 3759250 describes a massage device of extremely simple construction.

CONFIRMATION COPY Again, as stated herein, there are a variety of devices to allow a user to manually massage different parts of the body.

The biasing force and spacing between opposing massaging elements, such as rollers, before a body part is inserted therebetween is often not adjustable in prior art devices, and the spacing may need to be adjusted only by cumbersome loosening, removal, and reinsertion of the roller and tension spring assemblies be changed. Therefore, it is difficult and impractical to adjust roller pressure to accommodate extremities of different diameters or to apply light pressure to painful areas, while providing more pressure and deeper massage against well-conditioned areas.

There are also numerous suppliers of massage balls, massage rollers and other aids, such as fascia rollers, known. These aids for massage or treatment are to be guided over the area to be treated with your own hand. However, it is also often advised to place these aids between the area to be treated and, for example, the wall, floor or table and then to carry out the appropriate massage with your own pressure.

A number of problems arise here:

- the aid slips

- the tool falls down

- the required pressure cannot be applied by the patient or for as long as a successful treatment envisages

- the patient is forced into postures and contortions that contradict the actual purpose

All these problems are solved with the massage device according to the invention.

The massage device (1) according to the invention comprises a.) a frame (2), b.) at least two threaded rods (3), c.) two crossbars (4) and d) one or more massage elements (5). • the threaded rods (3) are arranged spaced parallel in the frame (2),

• the cross braces (4) are detachably arranged between the threaded rods (3) by means of brackets (6),

• the massage elements (5) are arranged on or on the crossbars (4) and

• At least one adjusting screw (7) is arranged on the threaded rods (3) between the frame (2) and the cross brace (4).

The threaded rods (3) have a thread for the adjusting screw (7) at least in the area between the frame (2) and a cross brace (4).

At least one spring (8) is provided on each of the threaded rods (3) between the adjusting screw (7) and a cross brace (4). At least one crossbar (4) can be displaced along the threaded rods (3). The cross struts (4) against which the springs (8) rest can be moved against the spring pressure.

In Figures 1 to 15, the massage device according to the invention is shown in various embodiments and their individual components in an explanatory manner.

The device features claimed, described and illustrated are arranged as described and illustrated. According to the invention, arranging and arranging also means attached, attached, provided, arranged, ascertained, linked together or provided, depending on the embodiment and purpose.

The threaded rods (3) are arranged spaced apart in parallel in the frame (2), and in particular are detachably fastened. The cross braces (4) are arranged between the threaded rods (3) by means of brackets (6). The massage elements (5), in particular rotatable and detachable, are in turn arranged on or on the transverse struts (4). The massage elements (5), holders (6) and/or cross braces (4) are advantageously arranged detachably from one another or from the threaded rods (3).

Depending on the massage requirement, one, two or more massage elements (5) can be arranged next to one another on a crossbar (4). Figure 11 shows preferred arrangements of the massage elements

The parallel spaced threaded rods (3) preferably have a distance corresponding to the size or extent of the massage elements (5) to be used. In particular, a distance between the rods (3) in the range of 15 to 60 cm is advantageous, ie the length of the transverse struts (4) is preferably selected in the range of about 15 cm to 60 cm. Likewise, the length of the threaded rods (3) is advantageously selected in this range, in particular in the range from 15 cm to 60 cm.

The extent of the frame (2), ie length and width or diameter, is accordingly advantageously selected in the range from 20 to 80 cm.

Due to these dimensions of the threaded rods (3), cross braces (4) and frame (2), arm or leg treatment is easily possible on the one hand and the device can be used on a manageable scale on the other hand.

The device components, in particular threaded rods, cross braces and frames, can advantageously consist of metal, steel, stainless steel, brass, copper and/or polyamide or even wood.

The diameter of the rods and struts can also be selected in accordance with the current material specifications, preferably in the range from 5 to 20 mm.

The threaded rods can preferably be selected from the group of threaded rods with standard thread or fine thread, right-hand and left-hand, according to the standard DIN 975, DIN 976 and DIN 976-1, as they are known as C-parts in connection and fastening technology.

At least one adjusting screw (7) is arranged on each threaded rod (3) between the frame (2) and the cross brace (4). At least one spring (8), advantageously at least two springs (8), is arranged on each threaded rod (3). A spring (8) is arranged between the adjusting screw (7) and the cross brace (4). The second spring (8) is provided between the frame (2) and the other cross member (4).

In a further embodiment, the threaded rods (3) each comprise at least two adjusting screws (7), one adjusting screw (7) between the upper frame (2) and the upper cross brace (4) and the second adjusting screw between the lower frame (2) and the lower cross brace ( 4) are arranged and a spring (8) is located between the adjusting screws (7) and the cross braces (4).

This results in the following preferred device design according to the invention for each threaded rod (3) of the two embodiments from top to bottom:

- upper frame (2)

- 1 . upper adjusting screw (7)

- 1 . upper spring (8) - upper cross brace (4) with holder (6) and massage elements (5)

- lower crossbar (4) with holder (6) and massage elements (5)

- 2nd lower spring (8)

- 2nd, if applicable, lower adjusting screw (7)

- lower frame (2) as shown in figure 4.

If you omit the 2nd lower adjusting screw (7), the lower spring (8) is automatically arranged between the lower frame (2) and the lower cross brace (4) (Figure 1).

In this case, as worded in particular in claim 1, one should not speak of top or bottom, since the device according to the invention can be used as it were if the device is rotated by 180°.

It is therefore possible in principle for the one adjusting screw (7) of each threaded rod (3) to be arranged between the lower frame (2) and the lower cross brace (4). If the device is rotated by 180°, the arrangement is the same, except that one adjusting screw (7) of each threaded rod (3) is then arranged between the upper frame (2) and the upper cross brace (4).

The device according to the invention can also be used if the one adjusting screw (7) on the one threaded rod (3) between the upper frame (2) and the upper crossbar (4) and on the other threaded rod (3) the other adjusting screw (7) between the lower Frame (2) and lower cross member (4) are arranged.

Spacers (9), for example springs, can advantageously also be positioned between the transverse struts (4) or their holder (6) (FIGS. 1, 5, 10 and 11). This keeps the massage elements (5) at a distance that makes it easier to insert your arm or leg between the massage elements (5).

A further preferred embodiment according to the invention is intended in particular for the treatment of the legs. At least one of the threaded rods (3), preferably both threaded rods (3), has an interruption (17) between the cross braces (4).

The frame (2) then also has an opening (16) on the side of a threaded rod interruption (17), which can preferably be closed again. In the figures 13 A, 13 B, 14 and 15 these inventive embodiments of the massage device are shown in more detail.

In Figure 13 A, 14 and 15, both threaded rods (3) are interrupted between the cross braces (4). There are then in principle 4 threaded rods (3) available, which are fastened in the frame (2), for example with lock nuts (15). The transverse struts (4) are in turn arranged between two rods (3) and fastened to the rods (3) by means of holders (6), preferably detachably and movably. In addition, fastening means (15) can be provided in order to detachably fasten the struts (4) or holders (6) to the rods (3).

According to the invention, two threaded rods (3) are provided. However, in the embodiment with interruptions in the threaded rods, there are then three or four threaded rods (see Figures 13, 14 and 15), which are referred to as interrupted threaded rods according to the invention.

If one or both threaded rods (3) are interrupted, an opening (16) is then provided on one side in the frame (2). This opening (16) in the frame is only provided on one side of the frame at the level of an interruption in the rods (17) to ensure the stability of the frame (2). The opening (16) can preferably be closed. This stabilizes the frame (2) again when it is closed, especially during use. The opening mechanism (16) or frame closure can be realized by means of a frame part which can be opened via a hinge or closed on the frame (2). Likewise, for example, a sliding bar that can be slid from the lower frame to the upper frame ensure the opening mechanism (16).

As in the other embodiments, the springs (8) are provided between the adjusting screw (7) and the cross brace (4) or between the frame (2) and the cross brace (4). Likewise, a spring (8) can be provided on each threaded rod (3), i.e. in the embodiment with interruptions in both threaded rods (3), a total of four springs, one spring each on each of the four threaded rods (3) (Figure 13 A, 15 ).

Figure 13 B shows the embodiment in which only one threaded rod (3) is interrupted. Of course, the opening of the frame (16) is then provided on the side where the threaded rod (3) is interrupted.

In the embodiment in which both threaded rods (3) are interrupted, the frame (2) advantageously has a telescopic device (18) arranged opposite the opening (16). The telescopic device (18) is part of the frame (2) and on the The telescopic device (18) allows the frame (2) to be pushed apart or pushed together. This allows for a variable opening (16) in the frame and the distance between the cross braces (4) can also be varied, as shown in Figures 14 and 15. This embodiment is advantageous for the use of different arm and leg circumferences, since the frame opening (16) can be changed by means of the telescopic device (18) in order to be able to massage larger legs using the massage device (1) as well as smaller ones. Advantageously, insertion aids (21), for example in the form of curved strips, can be provided at the opening (16) for inserting the legs or arms. These insertion aids (21) also protect and cushion the massage device components.

The telescopic device (18), for example a telescopic tube, advantageously consists of two or more coaxially nested cylindrical or prismatic, possibly also slightly conical partial tubes. Each of the inner telescopic parts can be pulled out axially from the next largest one, which encloses it directly. Each pull-out ends with a stop or arrest at a position in which the function and thus the stability of the frame as a whole is still secured.

Known telescopic devices include, for example, cylindrical tubes with a longitudinal groove, which secures them against twisting and thus allows a locking ball to snap into a hole in the outer tube precisely under spring pressure from the inner tube. Sliding strips and screw locks can also be used as a telescopic device according to the invention, as is shown in FIG. 15, for example.

Advantageously, telescopic devices are used according to the invention, which can be locked steplessly.

The embodiments of Figures 13 A, 13 B, 14 and 15 have the advantage that, particularly during leg treatment, the leg can be easily moved from the side between the massage elements (16) via the variable opening of the frame (16) and the interruption of the threaded rods (17). 5) can be pushed, in particular with the help of insertion aids (21).

In a further advantageous embodiment of the massage device according to the invention, instead of or in addition to the two adjusting screws (7) which are located on the opposite parallel threaded rods (3), a transverse bar (19) can be located between the threaded rods (3) (Figure 15).

The device according to the invention is then characterized in that instead of or in addition to the two adjusting screws (7), which are located on the opposite parallel threaded rod (3), there is a crossbar (19) between the threaded rods (3), which is arranged between the frame (2) and the crossbar (4), which can be moved along the threaded rods (3), and the springs (8) are arranged between the cross bar (19) and the cross brace (4).

This cross bar (19) is arranged between the frame (2) and the cross brace (4) like the adjusting screws (7) and it can be moved along the threaded rods (3). The springs (8) are then arranged between the crossbar (19) and the crossbar (4). The crossbar (19) can then also be fastened to one side against the spring pressure using the adjusting screws (7).

In another advantageous form, the cross bar (19) replaces the two adjusting screws (7) (Figure 15). According to the invention, the transverse bar (19) then takes over the purpose of the adjusting screw and can act and be referred to as this. The crossbar (19) can still be moved along the threaded rods (3) but can be fixed in place via a screw mechanism (20) such as the setscrews (7). The springs (8) rest against the crossbar (19) just as they rest against the adjusting screws (7). The screw mechanism (20) is attached to the crossbar (19) and can be guided through the frame (2) and adjusted from the outside. The principle is like a stamp. Like the adjusting screws (7), which can be adjusted along the thread of the threaded rods (3) and thus vary the spring pressure of the springs (8) on the cross braces (4), the cross bar (19 ) along the threaded rods (3) and thus the spring pressure of the adjacent springs (8) on the cross brace (4) varies. Figure 15 explains this embodiment.

This great flexibility and variability in the arrangement of the device features leads to a simple structure, an individual adjustment and thus to a pragmatic use of the massage device according to the invention.

Regarding the individual details of the device features:

The cross braces (4) are advantageously detachably attached to the brackets (6). The brackets (6) can be selected, for example, from the group of round rod attachment parts made of metal, wood or plastic.

In a simple embodiment (Figure 8), for example, the lower crossbar (4) is attached to the threaded rod (3) via the bracket (6) and cannot be moved.

The transverse struts (4) are arranged on the holders (6) in a fixed or detachable manner, advantageously in a detachable manner. However, the cross braces (4) can be detached from the threaded rods via the brackets (6). arranged to ensure their replacement or replacement of the massage elements (5).

The springs (8) are located between the upper adjusting screws (7) and the upper cross brace (4). In this embodiment, the upper brackets (6) and thus the upper crossbar (4) can be displaced along the threaded rods (3). Thus, the pressure of the massage elements (5) on the arm to be treated, which is located between the crossbars (4), only occurs via the displaceability of the upper crossbar (4) against the adjacent springs (8).

The lower cross brace (4) can be fastened immovably to the threaded rod (3) via the holder (6). Likewise, the crossbar (7) can be arranged to be displaceable via the holder (6), but the displaceability of the crossbar (4) downwards can then be limited downwards via the adjusting screw (7). In these two versions, springs (8) below the lower cross brace (4) are not necessary.

The brackets (6) advantageously allow at least one of the crossbars (4) to be displaced along the threaded rods (3), advantageously by means of a passage (10). The brackets (6) advantageously have a passage (10) for this purpose, which has a suitable diameter through which the threaded rods (3) run and the cross braces (4) can thus be displaced along the threaded rods (3) with little friction (Figure 7) .

The passage (10) can advantageously be a bore in the holder (6) or an eyelet attached to the holder, through which the threaded rods (3) run (Figure 9).

For better and, above all, low-friction guidance of the transverse struts (4) (via the brackets (6)) along the threaded rods (3), it is preferable for a guide tube (14) to be arranged around the threaded rods (3) in some areas, with the Guide tube (14) is advantageously arranged in the areas between the adjusting screw (7) and the frame (2) opposite the adjusting screw (7) or between the two adjusting screws (7) (Figure 7).

The two guide tubes (14) are then located in the area along the threaded rods (3) in which the cross braces (4) can move up and down and in the area in which there is no adjusting screw (7) or the guide tubes (14 ) do not extend beyond the area of the threaded rods (3) on which a thread can be provided, on which in turn the adjusting screws (7) can be located.

The holder (6) allows the cross braces (4) to be displaced along the threaded rods (3), for example advantageously by means of a passage (10), a bore, which has a suitable diameter so that the threaded rods (3) and, if necessary, the guide tubes (14) can run through (Figure 7).

This allows the cross braces (4) fastened to the holder (6) to be moved along the threaded rods (3) with as little friction as possible. The passage (10) is therefore dimensioned according to the diameter of the threaded rods (3) or the guide tubes (14).

Spacers (9) are advantageously arranged on the threaded rods (3) between the cross braces (4) (Figure 1).

One or more holding devices (11) are arranged on the frame (2) for better handling. The device can advantageously be held and moved by hand on these holding devices (11) (FIG. 1).

One or more fastening devices (12) are also advantageously provided on the frame (2), with which the massage device can be stably fastened, for example, to a table, the floor or the door frame (Figure 1). Such fastening devices (12) can be, for example, a suction cup, stand, clamps or the like. The fastening device (12) can advantageously be a suction cup with a lever to generate a negative pressure (lifter). There are the simplest suction cups that are simply pressed firmly onto the surface to which they are to adhere. Pressing it on displaces the air and creates the vacuum that should last for a long time thanks to good sealing. Somewhat more complex are suction cups, which can create a much better vacuum with a lever that has to be turned after the suction cup has been attached.

The fastening devices (12) thus enable a comfortable and stable hold during the massage without the user having to hold the device in another way.

The frame (2) of the massage device (1) according to the invention serves primarily to stabilize and handle the massage device. It can be rectangular, square, round or oval in shape. The frame material can be selected from wood, plastic, metal, e.g. aluminium, preferably wood.

Preferably the frame has a reclosable opening (16) through which a leg or arm can be inserted from the side. In this advantageous embodiment, at least one threaded rod (3) is interrupted. The frame (2) also advantageously comprises a telescopic device (18) with which the frame (2) can be pushed apart or pushed together and the opening (16) can thus be configured in a variable manner. The telescopic device (18) can advantageously be locked in a stepless manner. In another preferred embodiment, the two threaded rods (3) form part of the frame (2), as shown in Figure 5. In this embodiment, the frame (2) consists of an upper and lower frame strut and the two vertical threaded rods (3).

The threaded rods (3) can be detachably fastened in or on the frame (2) by means of fastening devices (15), for example by passing the threaded rods (3) through a hole in the frame (2) and, if necessary, locking them with a nut on the outside and inside .

The cross braces (4) are arranged between the threaded rods (3). In turn, the massage elements (5) are advantageously rotatably arranged on the transverse struts (4). The cross braces (4) form an axis for the massage elements (5) about which they can rotate when used.

The massage elements (5), such as balls or rollers, advantageously have a passage through which the crossbar (4) runs so that they can rotate.

The transverse struts (4) are preferably provided with brackets (6) at the ends, with which the struts (4) can be detachably arranged on the threaded rods (3). The holder (6) is in turn advantageously detachable so that the strut (4) can be removed from the holder (6) and changed. The detachability of the strut (4) from the holder (6) can be achieved by detachable fastening systems such as screw, click or clamp systems (Figure 10).

The replacement of the support (6) from the threaded rod (3), detachability, in turn, due to the passage in the support (10), can be done by simply sliding it to the end of the rod (3). Beforehand, the threaded rod (3) can be detached from the frame (2) using fastening systems (15) (Figure 10) or the brackets (6) or cross braces (4) can be attached to the rods (3) using such fastening systems (15). (Fig.13).

An arrangement of device features between the cross braces (4) or along the threaded rods (3) then means that these device features can also be arranged between the brackets (6). I.e. the brackets (6) can be understood as part of the cross struts (4) when designating the location of the device features.

The detachable brackets (6) or the detachable fastening systems (15) enable the threaded rod (3), brackets (6) and crossbars (4) with the massage elements (5) to be exchanged without any problems or the various massage elements (5) to be exchanged. The massage elements (5) can be massage balls, massage rollers, fascia rollers or have other known shapes (FIGS. 10, 11). The massage elements (5) can be made of wood, metal, PP (polypropylene), EPP (expanded polypropylene) or other plastics, for example.

By loosening or opening the fastening systems on the bracket (6), the crossbar (4) between the threaded rods (3) can be removed, if necessary the massage elements (5) on the crossbar (4) can be exchanged and then again between the rods (3) to be attached. I.e. the massage elements (5) can also advantageously be detached from the transverse struts (4).

The transverse struts (4) thus comprise the interchangeable massage elements (5), such as rollers or balls, which can in particular be rotated about the transverse struts (4). Instead of the interchangeability of the massage elements (5) on the transverse struts (4), the transverse struts (4), complete with the massage elements (5) attached to them, can themselves be exchanged on the threaded rods (3), for example via the holder (6) using the preferred screw fasteners or click mechanisms.

The fastening devices (15) and holders (6) according to the invention are in turn designed in such a way that the rods and struts can be exchanged effortlessly, for example using screw systems or click mechanisms.

According to the invention, at least one adjusting screw (7) is placed between the frame (2) and the cross brace (4) on each threaded rod (3). This means, for example, that an adjusting screw (7) is arranged between the upper frame (2) and the upper cross brace (4) on each threaded rod (3). If a threaded rod (3) includes two setscrews, the second setscrew (7) is fitted between the lower frame (2) and the lower cross brace (4).

At least two springs (8) are therefore also advantageously arranged on the threaded rods (3), one spring (8) being located between an adjusting screw (7) and the cross brace (4) (embodiment with one adjusting screw per threaded rod) and the other spring (8) between the other cross brace (4) and the other set screw (7) or frame (2).

The latter arrangement with a total of four springs (8), two per rod (3), is also the preferred form in the embodiment with interruptions (17) in one or both threaded rods (3).

The position of the spring (8) and the spring force (13) against the cross brace (4) (or holder (6)) can be adjusted and changed by means of the adjusting screw (7).

The adjusting screw (7) can be moved along the threaded rod (3) by means of the matching threads of the threaded rod (3) and adjusting screw (7). The two device components, threaded rod and adjusting screw, are accordingly equipped with external (Threaded rod) and with an internal thread (adjusting screw) designed to fit together. The spring (8) is located between the adjusting screw (7) and the cross brace (4) or holder (6). The adjusting screw can be moved along the thread of the threaded rod against the spring. The spring (8) with the set screw (7) then has a pressing position on the cross brace (4) or its holder (6). If the adjusting screw (7) is pushed further against the spring (8), the tension of the spring increases and with it the corresponding pressure (13) on the cross braces/massage elements and thus on the body parts to be treated.

Figure 6 symbolizes the described spring tensions, prints (13) on the cross braces (4).

The springs (8) according to the invention are advantageously a metallic technical component that can be sufficiently elastically deformed in practical use, such as the helical spring, a metallic wire wound in a helical shape.

According to the invention, the device feature (8) referred to as a spring can also be a hydraulic device.

Both variants according to the invention result in the arm being stretched between the massage elements (5), for example for arm massage, and the two transverse struts (4) being pressed against the recoil force of the spring or hydraulic system (8). As a result, the pressure (13) required for the massage is only generated on the arm by the spring or hydraulic system (8) by the cross brace (4) or the massage element (5).

The adjustment of the space between the massage elements/crossbars is achieved by means of the adjusting screws (7), which are screwed onto the upper and possibly lower threaded sections of the threaded rods (3) and engage in the respective ends of the adjacent compression springs (8). Turning the adjusting screws (7) in the direction of the cross braces (4) reduces the distance between the cross braces (4) and thus increases the pressure.

Because the spring or hydraulic device (8) can be placed closer to the crossbar (4) by means of the adjusting screw (7), the pressure on the part of the body to be massaged can also be increased.

Further measures to influence the massage pressure can be achieved by exchanging the springs with different spring tensions.

In the embodiment in which a transverse bar (19) replaces two adjusting screws (7) and is regarded as such, the adjustment of the spring pressure takes place in principle in the same way only that instead of two adjusting screws (7), a screw mechanism (20) can adjust the crossbar (19) and the spring pressure of the springs (8) lying on the crossbar (19) on the crossbar (4) can be changed.

When using the massage device according to the invention, the body part to be treated, for example the arm, is stretched between the massage elements arranged opposite one another. In the embodiments with interruptions in the threaded rods, the arm or leg can be pushed between the massage elements from the side.

The massage elements, attached to the crossbars, are then pushed apart against the spring pressure.

Telescopic devices (18) are advantageously provided in the frame (2) or spacer brackets (9) are provided on the threaded rods (3) between the cross braces (4) so that the massage elements are sufficiently spaced when the arm or leg is inserted. These spacers can in turn also be springs (Figure 1).

Springs, tubes, supports or similar components can advantageously be used as spacers (9), which can also be easily integrated into the device according to the invention.

The device (1) can also be used without a spacer (9), but a spacer (9) prevents the massage elements (5) from hitting one another when not in use and simplifies the insertion of body parts between the massage elements (5) when in use.

The spacers (9), together with the adjusting screws (7), can thus ensure the right distances, pressures and shapes according to the body parts to be treated.

In the embodiments with interruptions (17) of the rods (3), fastening systems (15), such as nuts, prevent the crossbars (4) from slipping off the rods (3) and screw mechanisms (20) and crossbar (19) then advantageously achieve the necessary spring pressure.

In order to ensure the widest possible range of applications, the threaded rods (3) have a continuous thread. This allows the adjusting screws (7) to adjust the distances between the cross braces (4) and the spring force (13) to be fixed over the entire area of the threaded rods (3). Advantageously, the threaded rods (3) can also be designed without a thread in the area between the upper spring (8), holder (6) of the cross braces (4) and lower spring (8). In this embodiment, the movement of the holder (6) along the rods (3) is then possible with less friction through a passage (10) without a thread.

In another embodiment, a guide tube (14) is provided, which is pushed onto the threaded rod (3) and which encloses the thread in the movement area as a guide for the holder (6). Thus, the holder (6) does not run along the threaded rod (3) with the thread directly in the matching passage (10), but along the guide tube (14) surrounding the threaded rod (3).

The length of the guide tube (14) is then advantageously shorter than the threaded rod (3) so that the adjusting screw(s) (7) have enough space for the variability of the spring pressure setting.

It goes without saying that the adjusting screws (7) have appropriate threads for the threaded rods (3) and the advantageous passages, openings, eyelets in the brackets, frames and massage elements are dimensioned in such a way that the threaded rods, cross braces and guide tubes can pass through them with little friction.

In a further advantageous embodiment, due to the variability of the arrangement of the massage device components, massage pressures (13) directed perpendicularly to one another can be generated not only on the body part to be treated, but also at an angle to one another. For example, the spacers (9) have different lengths and/or the adjusting screws (7) of the left-hand threaded rod (3) are positioned differently than the adjusting screws (7) of the right-hand threaded rod (3) or different spring lengths are selected for the left and right-hand threaded rod are, the two crossbars (4) are not arranged parallel to each other. In such an arrangement, the massage elements (5) generate a pressure (13) on the body part to be treated from angles which do not act perpendicular to one another, but which act at or above 180° to one another.

Figures 1, 2 and 3 illustrate this embodiment.

For example, a vertical pressure (13) with 180° can be exerted on the body part to be treated by means of the two massage elements (5) (Figure 1 and Figure 3, A) or a massage pressure (13 ) (Figure 2 and Figure 3, B).

Furthermore, the frame (2) advantageously comprises handles (11) with which the massage device (1) can be held and moved. The device according to the invention is used for treatment, in particular massage and fascia treatment, of the extremities, in particular arms.

An application for legs, especially lower legs, is also predestined.

The massage device according to the invention makes it possible to relax the muscles, trigger points and the enveloping fascia again thanks to the large number of design and application options, thereby reducing the pull on the muscle attachments so that the symptoms can heal.

The various uses of the massage device are also ideal for acupressure treatment, in which painful tension or trigger points are maintained and slightly moved to dissolve them.

Massages, fascia treatments, trigger point treatments and acupressure should be used when the muscles are as relaxed as possible and not with additional muscle tension. This is the only way to achieve an effect deep in the muscles. The massage device according to the invention is designed in such a way that, for example, the arm can be massaged in a relaxed position. The massage device can also be rotated by 90° in order to reach the lateral muscles as well.

Treatment using the massage device according to the invention can lead to an improvement in tennis elbow, mouse elbow, golfer's elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome and arm tension.

With the device according to the invention, the person suffering from pain can very easily reach all regions on the arm and legs that are typical for these symptoms and choose from a large number of massage elements, rollers/degrees of hardness or balls/wooden balls.

Compared to the massage devices known in the prior art, the device according to the invention enables and improves:

- application to the relaxed muscle;

- easier handling; the frame can be conveniently placed in the lap and with a

hand can be held lightly without having to exert great effort such as squeezing or the like with this hand, which may also suffer from discomfort, while the other arm is being moved by the massage device;

- The insertion of the limbs, especially legs, succeeds via variably designed opening and telescopic devices

- In the preferred embodiment with two opposing springs each

threaded rod, these absorb the pressure more evenly than just a spring at the top or below. This also ensures a more even pressure on the different elements and therefore on the parts of the body to be treated;

- the pressure can be variably adjusted using the adjusting screws and does not have to be generated by hand;

- the device is easy to rotate, so that the side muscles can also be worked on;

- The device can optionally be mounted firmly on a table with a suction cup or

screw clamp;

- The massage elements (balls, rollers) can be exchanged within seconds.

The user holds the frame, preferably by holding the top of the frame with a handle provided for this purpose. While the device is thus stabilized manually or using suction cups on the floor, on a table in the user's lap or on one leg, the user inserts the treatment hand between the massage elements and thereby forces them apart against the spring pressure.

The massage elements can be moved relative to each other within the frame.

By adjusting the adjusting screw along the threaded rods, the user can bring about increased compression of the massage elements.

Using the pragmatic rod and screw system or click mechanisms according to the invention, the user can set how much pressure he would like to generate during the treatment and which means (hardness, shape and design of the massage balls and rollers) he would like to use.

With the invention, you can work on the arm or its muscles and fascia with pinpoint accuracy using fascia rollers or fascia balls, primarily wooden balls, and thereby achieve a relaxing effect

For the massage and fascia treatment, the rollers for the massage are clamped opposite each other in the device using the cross braces.

The replacement of the struts and/or massage rollers, balls is preferably carried out using "click systems" or screw systems from the holders.

The spring pressure can be changed by moving the adjusting screws, screw mechanisms, nuts on the threaded rods as shown in the illustrations.

The frame can be rotated to reach all points to be treated. The frame can be attached to the table, wall, floors, door frame with suction cup.

The frame can also be rotated and reattached to the suction cup or with the help of screw clamps or clamps. Appropriate devices for attaching the suction cup or other attachment options are advantageously provided on all sides of the frame.

According to the invention, two of the massage devices (1) can be positioned one behind the other. For example, when treating an arm, it is guided through the first massage device, for example the trigger point is treated with two massage elements, e.g. balls. When the arm is moved further through the second device, a subsequent treatment is carried out using two other massage elements, e.g. fascia rollers, via the device positioned afterwards.

Two massage devices can be connected in series by means of fastening struts from one frame of the first device to the frame of the second device. The length of the struts then reflects the distance between the devices.

For example, if the two devices are dimensioned in a square wooden frame, 30 x 30 cm, the respective corners of the frames can be connected with four struts that have a length of 30 cm. In this way you get a cube with a frame length of 30 cm and a pragmatic double massage device with great variability.

The massage device according to the invention can advantageously also be designed with a round or oval frame (Figure 12).

The massage device is explanatory shown in Figures 1 to 15.

The legend of the mapping features in Figures 1 to 15 is given below.

1 massage device

2 frames

3 threaded rod

4 crossbar

5 massage elements; Massage roller, ball etc.

6 Bracket, e.g. click mechanisms for replacing the cross braces or massage elements

7 set screw, threaded nut

8 spring, hydraulic

9 spacers passage

holding device; handle

fastening device; Stand, suction cup pressure, spring force; direction, size guide tube

fastening system; of the threaded rods opening, interruption in the frame interruption of the threaded rods telescopic device

crossbar

screw mechanism

insertion aid

Claims

patent claims

1. Massage device (1) for the treatment of human limbs comprising a.) a frame (2), b.) at least two threaded rods (3), c.) two crossbars (4) and d) one or more massage elements (5), wherein

• the threaded rods (3) are arranged spaced parallel in the frame (2),

• the massage elements (5) are arranged on or on the crossbars (4),

• at least one adjusting screw (7) is arranged on each of the threaded rods (3) between the frame (2) and cross brace (4) and the threaded rods (3) have a thread for the at least in the area between the frame (2) and a cross brace (4). have adjusting screw (7),

• at least one spring (8) is arranged on the threaded rods (3) between the adjusting screw (7) and the cross brace (4), and

• the cross brace(s) (4), to which a spring (8) rests, can be displaced along the threaded rods (3).

2. Massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the threaded rods (3) each have at least two adjusting screws (7), one adjusting screw (7) between the upper frame (2) and the upper cross brace (4) and the second adjusting screw between the lower frame ( 2) and the lower cross brace (4) are arranged and a spring (8) is located between the set screws (7) and the cross braces (4).

3. Massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least two springs (8), a spring (8) between the adjusting screw (7) and a cross brace (4) and a spring (8) between the frame (2nd ) and the other cross brace (4) are arranged. Massage device according to Claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the holders (6) enable the transverse struts (4) to be displaced along the threaded rods (3) by means of a passage (10) which has a suitable diameter through which the threaded rods (3 ) and the transverse struts (4) can be moved along the threaded rods (3), in particular with little friction. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that spacer mounts (9) are arranged on the threaded rods (3) between the transverse struts (4). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a guide tube (14) is arranged around partial areas of at least one of the threaded rods (3), in particular in the area between the adjusting screw (7) and the frame (2) opposite the adjusting screw (7) and/or in the area between two adjusting screws (7). Device according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 4, characterized in that at least one threaded rod (3) is interrupted between the cross braces (4) and the frame (2) has an opening (16) on the side of a threaded rod interruption (17). Device according to Claim 7, characterized in that both threaded rods (3) are interrupted (17) and the frame (2) has a telescopic device (18) which is arranged opposite the opening (16). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that instead of or in addition to the two adjusting screws (7) which are located on the opposite parallel threaded rods (3), there is a crossbar (19) between the threaded rods (3) which is located between frames (2) and crossbar (4) is arranged, which can be moved along the threaded rods (3), and the springs (8) are arranged between the crossbar (19) and crossbar (4). . Device according to Claim 9, characterized in that the cross bar (19) can be fixed along the threaded rods (3) by a screw mechanism (20) attached to the cross bar (19) and guided through the frame (2) being adjustable from the outside. . Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more holding devices (11) and/or one or more fastening devices (12) are arranged on the frame (2). . Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage elements (5) are detachably and/or rotatably arranged on the crossbars (4). Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the threaded rods (3) are in or on the frame ( 2) are detachably fastened by means of fastening devices (15), in particular in that the threaded rods (3) pass through a bore in the frame (2) and are countered with a nut on the outside and/or inside. . Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening devices (15) of the threaded rods (3), the holders (6) of the transverse struts (4), the telescopic device (18) and / or screw mechanism (20) by screw systems, clamping or Click mechanisms are detachable. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the threaded rods (3) have a continuous thread. Device according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the threaded rods (3) are designed without a thread in the area between the springs (7), holder (6) and the transverse struts (4). Massage device for the treatment of the human limbs, characterized in that two devices according to any one of claims 1 to 16 are positioned one behind the other and are connected to each other on the frame (2) with one or more struts.