GB2143436A - Massage chair - Google Patents
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- GB2143436A GB2143436A GB08319419A GB8319419A GB2143436A GB 2143436 A GB2143436 A GB 2143436A GB 08319419 A GB08319419 A GB 08319419A GB 8319419 A GB8319419 A GB 8319419A GB 2143436 A GB2143436 A GB 2143436A
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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
- A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
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- 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
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- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H7/00—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
- A61H7/001—Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for without substantial movement between the skin and the device
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- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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Abstract
In any kind of chairs or seats are built in series of spheres which move in a bicycle chain motion and create waves on the surface of canvas which covers and lies on top of the mentioned series of spheres. The series of spheres freely revolve under the surface of the canvas which lies on top of them. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Chair for body massage
This is a mechanism built into the back rest of an armchair which is employed in the field of recreation and specially that of body massage. The mechanism is placed in a rectangular housing box which is built into the back rest of the armchair. The front part of the housing box has a rectangular opening with parallel series of spheres protruding from it. On the surface of these series of spheres lies canvas or leather material which is in effect the back rest covering of the armchair. Inside the bottom part of the back rest lies an electrical motor which is the motive power of the mechanism and all the series of spheres which travel in a bicycle chain motion.
In the accompanying drawings:- Fig. lisa partially open front part of the back rest with a view of the complete mechanism which is placed inside it.
Fig. 2 is a vertical cross section of Fig. 1 which shows the side view of the mechanism which is placed inside the back rest. It also shows waves 11 which are created by series of spheres 9 on the surface of canvas 10. Series of spheres 9 are carried by parallel transmission chains or belts 7 which travel in a bicycle chain motion.
Fig. 3 is a birds eye view of the back rest which shows through opening 18 the way series of spheres 9 are placed in relation to back rest of the armchair 14.
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of back rest part of the armchair 14 where series of spheres 9 can be seen protruding over the edge of opening 18.
Fig. 5 is a side view of the complete armchair used for body massage. This view also shows the possible position of the back rest 14 and the waves 11.
Fig. 6 is a perspective view of divided component parts, which shows series of spheres 9 mounted onto transmission chain 7 and shows the way sphere 9 with tube 15 revolves independently around carrying bar 8.
Fig. 7 is an alternative shape to the sphere 9 which is the cylinder shape 16.
Fig. 8 is a sole component part namely sphere 9 through the centre of which passes tube 15.
Advantages of the chair for body massage are:
a) It works on the principle of mechanically created waves which are most like the massage movement of the human hand.
b) Massage can take place in the office, on intercontinental flights as well as long train or car journeys.
c) Massage can be carried out when the person is fully clothed.
d) The mechanism does not come into direct contact with the skin of the person being massaged and as a result any possibilities of skin irritation or infection are eliminated.
The function of the chair for body massage shown in Fig. 1, 2, 3 is as follows: The person can either sit in it or when reclined lie down, in either instance leaning against the back rest of armchair 14 (see Fig. 5) thereupon switch on plug 17 and start the running of electrical motor 1 (see Fig. 1,2). Electrical motor 1 sets into motion cogwheel 2 which through transmission chain or belt 3 sets into motion cogwheel 4 which is attached to axle 5 which simultaneously sets into motion parallel cogwheels 6 which set into motion parallel transmission chains or belts 7 across which lie bars 8 on which are series of spheres 9 which freely revolve with tube 15 around bar 8. Parallel transmission chains or belts 7 which carry bars 8 with series of spheres 9 move in a bicycle chain motion (see Fig. 2).Uppermost series of spheres 9 which protrude through opening 18 create waves 11 on the surface of canvas covering 10 (see Fig. 1, 2, 5). Parallel transmission chains or belts 7 with series of spheres 9 are moving in an anticlockwise direction (see Fig. 2). Parallel cogwheels 13 with axle 12 carry parallel transmission chains or belts 7 and bars 8 with series of spheres 9.
1. A chair for body masssage where parallel series
of spheres which move in a bicycle chain motion
create mechanically induced waves which massage
the body of the person sitting or lying on the chair.
2. A chair for body massage as claimed in claim 1
has a parallel series of spheres which revolve freely
around the bars by which they are carried.
3. A chair for body massage as claimed in claim 1
or claim 2 has parallel bars which carry series of
spheres or cylinders which in turn lie across two
parallel transmission chains or belts and move in a
bicycle chain motion.
4. A chair for body massage as claimed in claim 1
to 3 has a strong and elastic material which covers
uppermost series of parallel spheres and lies on top
of them.
5. A chair for body massage as claimed in claim 1
to 4 and the use of the same mechanism in
armchairs, executive chairs, train seats, aircraft
seats, coach seats and car seats.
6. A chair for body massage substantially as
hereinbefore described and as illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.
Claims (6)
1. A chair for body masssage where parallel series
of spheres which move in a bicycle chain motion
create mechanically induced waves which massage
the body of the person sitting or lying on the chair.
2. A chair for body massage as claimed in claim 1
has a parallel series of spheres which revolve freely
around the bars by which they are carried.
3. A chair for body massage as claimed in claim 1
or claim 2 has parallel bars which carry series of
spheres or cylinders which in turn lie across two
parallel transmission chains or belts and move in a
bicycle chain motion.
4. A chair for body massage as claimed in claim 1
to 3 has a strong and elastic material which covers
uppermost series of parallel spheres and lies on top
of them.
5. A chair for body massage as claimed in claim 1
to 4 and the use of the same mechanism in
armchairs, executive chairs, train seats, aircraft
seats, coach seats and car seats.
6. A chair for body massage substantially as
hereinbefore described and as illustrated in the
accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB08319419A GB2143436B (en) | 1983-07-19 | 1983-07-19 | Massage chair |
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GB08319419A GB2143436B (en) | 1983-07-19 | 1983-07-19 | Massage chair |
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GB8319419D0 GB8319419D0 (en) | 1983-08-17 |
GB2143436A true GB2143436A (en) | 1985-02-13 |
GB2143436B GB2143436B (en) | 1986-11-19 |
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Cited By (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE3828565C1 (en) * | 1988-08-23 | 1989-07-20 | Metronic Electronic Gmbh, 7210 Rottweil, De | Foot sole reflex zone massaging device |
DE4116836A1 (en) * | 1991-05-23 | 1992-11-26 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Vehicle seat which automatically massages occupants body - has ball-shaped massage element rotated by motor-driven endless belts |
FR2773708A1 (en) * | 1998-01-20 | 1999-07-23 | Roger Merlet | Table for automatic back massage |
WO2001058407A2 (en) * | 2000-02-11 | 2001-08-16 | Compact S.R.L. | Massaging armchairs |
WO2002052991A1 (en) * | 2000-12-29 | 2002-07-11 | Vladimir Indic | Assembly of balls as an element of deck-chair, chair, back of a chair and arm-rest, and the process of assembling thereof |
US6881195B2 (en) * | 2002-08-08 | 2005-04-19 | Dong-Her Wu | Massage device with rollers distributed in a plurality of roller shafts |
CN102716004A (en) * | 2012-05-24 | 2012-10-10 | 西安石油大学 | Portable multifunctional massage chair |
US9474680B2 (en) | 2013-12-01 | 2016-10-25 | Jeffrey Joseph Fitzloff | Therapeutic apparatus |
US20210401179A1 (en) * | 2020-02-04 | 2021-12-30 | David Navarro | Ergonomic Massage Chair |
Citations (2)
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GB1140931A (en) * | 1966-04-11 | 1969-01-22 | Niagara Therapy Mfg Corp | Therapeutic massage assembly |
US3523524A (en) * | 1968-01-18 | 1970-08-11 | William B Wilson | Massage table with rollers |
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GB1140931A (en) * | 1966-04-11 | 1969-01-22 | Niagara Therapy Mfg Corp | Therapeutic massage assembly |
US3523524A (en) * | 1968-01-18 | 1970-08-11 | William B Wilson | Massage table with rollers |
Cited By (13)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE3828565C1 (en) * | 1988-08-23 | 1989-07-20 | Metronic Electronic Gmbh, 7210 Rottweil, De | Foot sole reflex zone massaging device |
DE4116836A1 (en) * | 1991-05-23 | 1992-11-26 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Vehicle seat which automatically massages occupants body - has ball-shaped massage element rotated by motor-driven endless belts |
FR2773708A1 (en) * | 1998-01-20 | 1999-07-23 | Roger Merlet | Table for automatic back massage |
WO2001058407A2 (en) * | 2000-02-11 | 2001-08-16 | Compact S.R.L. | Massaging armchairs |
WO2001058407A3 (en) * | 2000-02-11 | 2002-01-24 | Compact S R L | Massaging armchairs |
WO2002052991A1 (en) * | 2000-12-29 | 2002-07-11 | Vladimir Indic | Assembly of balls as an element of deck-chair, chair, back of a chair and arm-rest, and the process of assembling thereof |
US6881195B2 (en) * | 2002-08-08 | 2005-04-19 | Dong-Her Wu | Massage device with rollers distributed in a plurality of roller shafts |
CN102716004A (en) * | 2012-05-24 | 2012-10-10 | 西安石油大学 | Portable multifunctional massage chair |
CN102716004B (en) * | 2012-05-24 | 2014-04-30 | 西安石油大学 | Portable multifunctional massage chair |
US9474680B2 (en) | 2013-12-01 | 2016-10-25 | Jeffrey Joseph Fitzloff | Therapeutic apparatus |
US20210401179A1 (en) * | 2020-02-04 | 2021-12-30 | David Navarro | Ergonomic Massage Chair |
US11771230B2 (en) * | 2020-02-04 | 2023-10-03 | David Navarro | Ergonomic massage chair |
US20230404268A1 (en) * | 2020-02-04 | 2023-12-21 | David Navarro | Ergonomic Massage Chair |
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Legal Events
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20020719 |