JP2000167004A - Massage machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the operability by foot of a switch of a massage machine by stimulating a sick site for massage. SOLUTION: This massage machine has a massaging member to apply a massage to a sick site, with a casing (c) on the top, and plural selector switches 52 and 54 in the casing (c) for change actions of the massaging member. The selector switches 52 and 54 are disposed in a depressed curve toward the front of the casing (c) on the top of the casing (c) in the rear.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a massage machine for massaging an affected part (foot).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A massage machine of this type generally has a diaphragm provided on the upper surface of a main body casing for performing a vibration massage, and a rotary body provided on the upper surface of a main body casing for performing a massage. It is a target. There, a plurality of power switches, strength switches, operation mode changeover switches, and the like are arranged on the main body casing.

[0003]

However, the various switches of the massage machine are arranged in a straight line or in a clutter on the upper surface of the main body casing, and the operability when the switches are operated by foot is poor. It is an object of the present invention to improve the operability of a switch by a foot, particularly to a foot massage machine.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, a massage machine according to the present invention has a massager in which a plurality of changeover switches for changing the operation state of the massager are provided in a casing having a massager for applying massage to an affected part on an upper side thereof. In the machine, the changeover switch is disposed on the rear upper surface of the casing so as to be concave and curved toward the front side of the casing.

Another feature is that an inlet-shaped curved notch is formed at the rear side of the casing.

A further feature is that a tapered portion is formed at the rear side of the casing in which the changeover switch is disposed, and the tapered portion is inclined upwardly and upwardly from the upper surface of the casing.

[0007]

In a massage machine in which a plurality of changeover switches for changing the operation state of the massager are provided on a casing having a massager for applying a massage to an affected part on an upper surface thereof, By arranging the changeover switch in a concave and curved shape toward the front side of the casing, the user can easily operate the massage machine with his foot around the heel when operating the massage machine, so that the operability is improved.

[0008] Further, since the inlet-side curved notch is formed on the rear side of the casing, each switch disposed in a curved shape can be easily pressed, and operability is further improved.

Further, a tapered portion having an upward slope inclined from the upper surface of the casing is formed on the rear side of the casing provided with the changeover switch, so that the foot can be mounted on the tapered portion. Is easy to press,
Since a curved ridge portion is formed at the boundary between the tapered portion and the upper surface of the casing, the ridge portion is easily adapted to the sole of the foot, or the ridge portion prevents the foot from shifting, and the operability is further improved.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a massage machine A according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view thereof, FIG. 3 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view thereof.

A massage machine A according to the present embodiment is capable of massaging by vibrating a diaphragm 1 mounted on a casing C, and a pair of right and left finger pressures rotatably mounted substantially at the center of the diaphragm 1. It is of a placement type that can be acupressured by the protruding portion 2 and has a configuration preferable for massage of the sole of the foot, and can be used for massage of the back by abutting the diaphragm 1 on the back or the like.

As shown in FIG. 4, the casing C comprises a rectangular lower case 3 made of ABS resin,
The lower case 3 and the thin upper case 4 having a peripheral wall 40 that fits into the lower case 3 are assembled in a superposed state.
The half-handle-shaped components 3a, 4a integrally formed on one side of 3, 4 are superimposed, so that the handle 30 is formed integrally with the casing C. C1 is a power cord.

The lower case 3 is inclined such that the height of the front side (the side opposite to the handle 30 and which is deeper from the user side) is higher than the rear side (the side of the handle 30 closer to the user and closer to the user). In particular, when the soles of the feet are massaged, the user can sit down and use them, and a vibration motor 6a for vibrating the diaphragm 1 can be set up on the raised front side. As described above, since the vibration motor 6a can be erected in the dead space formed by making the lower case 3 inclined, the internal space of the lower case 3 can be effectively used, and the massage can be performed. The entire machine A can be made compact.

At the four corners of the bottom surface, leg seats 31 are attached. The leg seats 31 prevent direct transmission of vibrations to the floor or the like on which the massager A is placed, and are displaced by the vibrations. In order to prevent this, it is made of rubber having an elastic force and a large friction coefficient.

The upper case 4 is fitted to the lower case 3 and fixed by mounting screws 32, and an operation section 5 is provided on the surface handle 30 side. 50 is a power switch, 51 is a vibration mode switch, 52 is a vibration intensity switch, 53 is acupressure mode switch, 54 is acupressure intensity switch, 55 is a mode switch, and this mode switch 55
By selecting, a massage can be performed in which the modes of vibration and acupressure are combined at random. Reference numeral 56 denotes an operation display lamp.

As described above, the operation unit 5 is provided with the diaphragm 1 and the handle 30.
In this case, the handle 30 protects the operation unit 5 when the masurge A is dropped by mistake.

Also, as shown in FIG.
Is an imaginary line L connecting the tip of the handle 30 and the front end of the diaphragm 1
The power switch 50 is provided so as not to protrude further, so that the power switch 50 is not erroneously operated when performing back massage.

Further, a gap d is provided between the handle 30 and the installation surface so that the handle 30 can be easily gripped.

At the four corners of the surface of the upper case 4, elastic struts 41, 42 made of natural rubber having different hardness between the front side and the rear side protrude, and vibrate through the elastic struts 41, 42. The plate 1 is connected to the casing C.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the elastic struts 41, 42 are provided with flange portions 41b, 42 at both ends of cylindrical rubber portions 41a, 42a.
b, and external threaded parts protruding from the flanges 41b and 42b
41c, 42c, which is an insert molded product. The male screw portions 41c, 41c, 42c, 42c at both ends are attached to the diaphragm 1, the upper case 4,
They are fixed by nuts 41d, 42d via washers 41e, 42e, respectively.

On the other hand, a functional portion B is centrally arranged on the back surface of the upper case 4. As shown in FIG. 5, the functional portion B is provided with the vibration motor 6a erected at a front center position and a rear side. At the center position, the acupressure motor 6b whose axial direction is aligned with the front-rear direction of the upper case 4 is mounted in a lying state, and between the two motors 6a, 6b, the acupressure protrusion 6 Part 2
A gear case 7 for rotationally driving is provided. B1 is a board, B2 is a lead wire, 60 is a cooling fan of the vibration motor 6a,
61 is a cooling fan for the acupressure motor 6b.

As shown in FIG. 7, the upper case 4 is provided with a pair of mounting bosses (mounting bosses) 43 for both motor holding and a CR rubber between the mounting bosses 43. The finger pressure motor 6b is sandwiched via a motor holding band 67, and the mounting boss 43 and the upper case mounting boss 33 erected on the lower case 3 are fixed by screws.

The vibration motor 6a is capable of switching between two levels of rotation, and can rotate at 3,100 rpm for high and 2,700 rpm for low, and the motor shaft 62 protrudes toward the surface of the upper case 4. .

FIG. 4 shows a state in which the diaphragm 1 is removed.
As shown in FIG. 6, only a driving portion for performing vibration massage or acupressure massage is exposed on the surface.

2, 4 and 6, reference numeral 4b denotes a guide cylinder mounted on the upper case 4. The motor shaft 62 of the vibration motor 6a is inserted into the guide cylinder 4b. A bearing 64 is mounted via an eccentric cam 63. And
The bearing 64 is fitted to the mounting boss 11 formed on the diaphragm 1 via a rubber cap 65, and the vibration motor 6a and the diaphragm 1
And are linked.

As described above, the functional portion B is centrally disposed on the back surface of the upper case 4 and only the driving portion for performing the vibration massage and the acupressure massage is exposed on the surface of the upper case 4, so that the shiatsu It is safe and sanitary without touching the power supply system or grease at the time of replacement of the cover 21 covering the acupressure rotating body 20 of the projection 2 or maintenance of other parts.

Also, since the vibration motor 6a is fixed to the upper case 4 side and the vibration plate 1 connected to the upper case 4 via the elastic columns 41 and 42 is vibrated, strong vibration is generated. Can be given.

Moreover, the elastic columns 41, 4 for supporting the diaphragm 1
The hardness of the rubber parts 41a, 42a
Since the left and right elastic columns 42, 42 on the rear side, which are separated from the vibration motor 6a, are harder than those in FIG. 1, the connecting portion between the vibration plate 1 and the vibration motor 6a is not at the center of the vibration plate 1 but on the front side. Even when the vibration plate 1 is offset, the vibration plate 1 does not vibrate abnormally and generate rattling noise. That is, in the configuration of the present embodiment, when the eccentric cam 63 of the vibration motor 6a is mounted at a position deviated from the center of gravity of the diaphragm 1, the horizontal amplitude at the position distant from the eccentric cam 63 on the diaphragm 1 is small. As a result, the amplitude in the vertical direction (vertical direction) also increases, so that rattling and noise are generated on the opposite side of the connecting portion, but this can be prevented well.

In this embodiment, the front left and right elastic struts are used.
The hardness of the 41,41 is 60 degrees, and the hardness of the left and right elastic columns 42,42 is 70 degrees.

On the other hand, the rotation of the acupressure motor 6b can be switched between high and low in two stages.
It can rotate at 700 rpm. Further, the motor shaft is linked with a gear interlocking mechanism (not shown) provided in the gear case 7 so that the motor shaft can be decelerated.
m, it can rotate at 24rpm at low. The gear interlocking mechanism enables the left and right rotating shafts 71, 71 protruding from the gear case 7 to be rotatable, and the rotating shafts 71, 7
A rotating body for acupressure forming the acupressure projection 2 at the tip of
20 are linked together. The gear interlocking mechanism includes a worm gear connected to a motor shaft, and right and left ring gears meshing with the worm gear, and the ring gear and the rotary shaft 71 are operatively connected.

As shown in FIG. 2, the acupressure rotating body 20 is inserted from the inside into circular openings 1a, 1a formed in the diaphragm 1, and is covered by a cover body 21 shown in FIGS. ing.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the cover 21 is formed by attaching a cover cloth 21b to a mounting ring 21a. 1a, 1a, are inserted from the inside of the diaphragm 1 so as to abut against the inner edges of the diaphragm 1a, and the figure-shaped fitting 21 is inserted through a fixing ring 21c.
They are mounted so that they can be detached independently by d.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 21e denotes a cover cloth protecting cylinder 21e connected to the mounting tool 21d. The protective cloth 21e causes the cover cloth 21b to abut between the circular opening 1a and the acupressure rotating body 20. Prevents getting caught and getting damaged. The cover cloth protection cylinder 21e may be provided continuously with the upper case 4.

In the above configuration, the gist of the present invention resides in that a plurality of projections 80 are arranged in a row in the front part of the diaphragm 1 to form a front projection group 8.

That is, the diaphragm 1 according to this embodiment is made of an antibacterial resin made of an ABS resin containing silver, zinc, copper or the like as an antibacterial material, and is formed in a rectangular shape in plan view as shown in FIG. A large number of small projections 12 are provided over the entire surface, and three projections 80, 80, 80 are arranged in a row in a position corresponding to the finger side of each of the right and left feet when both feet are placed on the diaphragm 1. I have arranged.

Of the projections 80, 80, 80, a further projection 80a is provided at a position obliquely rearward outside the outermost projection 80.
Are provided to form a front projection group. Note that this projection 80
a is omitted, and the front projection group 8 includes only one row of projections 80, 80, 80.
It does not matter.

With this configuration, the foot, the small protrusion 12 provided on almost the entire surface of the diaphragm 1,
Even if an affected part such as a hand or a back is placed, the massage effect is enhanced, and it is possible to cope with a large treatment place. In addition, in the case of a foot massage, as shown in FIG.
0,80a corresponds to the toes, which prevents the feet from being displaced by the vibration of the diaphragm 1 and can strongly press the base of the fingers, so that the massage effect can be enhanced.

As shown in FIG. 3, ribs 81 are provided between the projections 80 of the front projection group 8, and the ribs 81 are provided.
By increasing the strength of each projection 80, and by adjusting the depth of the recess between each projection 80, when the foot is placed, the finger is not inserted too deeply between the projections 80, 80, It prevents the finger from being damaged by vibration.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 82 denotes a row of small projections provided in front of and behind the front projection group 8, and each small projection 82 a of the small projection row 82 is connected to each projection 80 of the front projection group 8. They are arranged so that they do not overlap in the front-back direction.

That is, when a finger is placed on each projection 80 of the front projection group 8 when a foot or the like is placed, a row of small projections before and after that
By 82, the step between the projection 80 and the surface of the diaphragm 1 is not reduced, and a high massage effect can be obtained with a strong pressing force.

A rear projection 9 is provided at a position opposite to the front projection group 8, that is, at the rear of the diaphragm 1.

The rear projection 9 in this embodiment is configured by arranging four projections 90 having substantially the same height as the respective projections 80 of the front projection group 8 so as to form a square. In performing the back massage, the front projections 8 correspond to the fingers, while the rear projections 9 correspond to the heels. Reference numeral 91 denotes a rib provided between the projections 90.

Therefore, using the rear projection 9, the massage of the lower surface and the side surface of the heel can be performed, and the displacement of the foot not only laterally but also downward can be prevented.

The outermost projection 80a of the front projection group 8 and the rear projection 9 are positioned so as to be substantially on the same straight line.
The protrusions 80 and 90 abut on the toes and heels simply by placing the foot on the diaphragm 1 in a natural posture, allowing the entire sole of the foot to be efficiently massaged and the foot being shifted outward or downward due to vibration. Has been prevented. Further, in this embodiment, the antimicrobial effect is enhanced by including a large amount of antimicrobial material in the small projections 12 and the projections 80 and 90, which are in contact with the affected part.

Further, in this embodiment, as described above,
A pair of left and right acupressure projections 2 is provided. In the acupressure projections 2, the front projections 8 correspond to the toes and the rear projections 9 correspond to the heels. To respond to
An intermediate projection is provided between the front projection group 8 and the rear projection 9.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, there is a space between the acupressure projections 2 forming the intermediate projections and the front projections 8, as shown in FIG. S is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG.
If each of the projections 80 is sandwiched between toes, a side massage of each finger can be performed, and an effect of preventing the progression of hallux valgus can be achieved.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the foot from being displaced to the inside due to the vibration, and it is possible to effectively perform the arching of the arch suitable for healing fatigue. Further, since the diaphragm 1 is made of an antibacterial resin, the propagation of various germs is prevented and the deodorizing effect is also obtained.

Here, the structure of the acupressure part 2 will be described.

The acupressure projection 2 is shown in FIGS. 2, 4 and 1.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 14, a cover 71 is attached to a rotating body for acupressure, which is attached to a rotating shaft 71 extending from the gear case 7 with screws 71 a and protrudes above the diaphragm 1.

The rotating body for acupressure 20 is made of a polyacetal resin which is strong and slidable, and has a substantially triangular pedestal portion 22 in a plan view, and is provided below the pedestal portion 22 so as to protrude therefrom. A boss portion 23 serving as an attachment portion, a cover body entanglement prevention tubular portion 24 extending upward from the boss portion 23, and three bosses protruding from the pedestal portion 22 so as to surround the tubular portion 24. The cylindrical projection 25 is integrally formed. 23a is a reinforcing rib.

Reference numeral 26 denotes a metallic acupressure ball as a rolling element mounted on the cylindrical projection 25. As shown in FIG. 14, the metal acupressure ball is dropped into a ball storage space 27 formed in each cylindrical projection 25. And at least the top is exposed so as to be rotatable. 25d is a ball receiving portion provided in the cylindrical projection 25, and 25e is a cut end of the cylindrical projection 25, and is above the cylindrical projection 25 so that the diseased part can smoothly contact the acupressure ball 26 even from an oblique direction. It is cut diagonally downward from the end face toward the peripheral wall.

As shown in FIG. 12, the rotating body 20 for acupressure includes three cylindrical projections 25 each having a high cylinder 25a, a middle cylinder 25b, and a low cylinder 25c.
And three different heights, and are arranged closer to the center of the pedestal portion 22 in ascending order (FIG. 13). That is, the high cylinder 25a is closest to the rotating shaft 71, and the low cylinder 25c is farthest away.

With this configuration, when the acupressure rotating body 20 is rotated, a strong and weak acupressure effect can be obtained. In addition, any of the cylindrical projections can be provided in the concave portions of the body such as the feet and hands. 25 will follow, and you can surely acupressure.

Further, since the distance between the cylindrical projections 25 with respect to the rotating shaft 71 is different, each cylindrical projection 25 rotates on a concentric circle having a different radius by rotation of the acupressure rotating body 20, and the acupressure radius is changed. Has become wider and the acupressure area has expanded.

A rib 28 is interposed between the cylindrical projections 25, and while increasing the strength of each cylindrical projection 25, a finger or the like is accidentally inserted into a gap between the cylindrical projections 25 to cause injury. To prevent them from doing so. Similarly, a semi-circular finger stuffing prevention plate 22a is integrally connected to each side of the pedestal portion 22 and fingers are also horizontally extended from the cylindrical projections 25 in the same manner as the finger stuffing prevention plate 22a. A stuffing prevention piece 22b protrudes.

In this embodiment, three cylindrical projections 25 are used. However, as shown in FIGS.
Alternatively, the number thereof may be further increased so as to form a polygonal shape in plan view. In addition, 25b ′ and 25b ″ are formed by gradually lowering the height of the cylindrical projection 25 between the middle cylinder 25b and the low cylinder 25c.

Incidentally, the rotating body 20 for acupressure described above is covered with the cover body 21. In order to prevent the cover cloth 21b from being torn, the protective cylinder 21e is provided. It is difficult to abut on the side surface, and abuts on the acupressure ball 26 disposed at the tip of the cylindrical projection 25.

Also, as shown in FIG.
Instead, a support pin 26a is erected within the cylindrical projection 25 and a roller body 26b rotatable around the support pin 26a is attached. Alternatively, as shown in FIG.
A support shaft 26c may be protruded from the top, and a bullet-shaped acupressure body 26d may be rotatably mounted around the support shaft 26c.

Next, the operation of the massage machine A will be described. FIG. 18 shows a block diagram of the present massage machine A. As shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, a current detection unit is provided to provide a safety mechanism. For example, when an excessive load is applied to the diaphragm 1 or the acupressure rotating body 20, the rotation speed of each of the motors 6a and 6b is increased. The current detection unit detects the overcurrent at this time and sends a signal to the control circuit so that each motor 6a, 6b
To stop. As for the power supply,
Instead of a commercial power supply, the power supply may be a battery.

As described above, the vibration mode, the acupressure mode, and the automatic mode can be selected by operating the switch on the operation unit 5, but all are automatically turned off 15 minutes after the start by providing a timer. Control.

Here, the automatic mode of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 19. When the automatic mode switch 55 is turned on (A), both the vibration motor 6a and the acupressure motor 6b are simultaneously operated in a weak operation. Start (T1), for example
Drive for 15 seconds (T2), then drive for 15 seconds with strong operation (T
3).

As described above, since the startup is set to the weak driving, even the first-time user can start the massage treatment naturally, and in the initial driving (until T3), the vibration mode, the acupressure mode, The degree can be recognized by the user, and can be used as a guide for later use.

Then, from (T3), both motors 6a and 6b are again in the weak operation, and the strong and weak operations are repeated for an appropriate time set to about 10 to 30 seconds (T4). It turns off automatically (b).

Even during the automatic mode operation, it is possible to select only the vibration mode or only the acupressure mode together with the strength by operating the switches 51 to 54 (c) (d). ) Also, even if such another mode is selected, the automatic mode switch 55 is turned ON.
It is controlled to turn off automatically after 15 minutes. If another mode is selected during the automatic operation, it is preferable to start the operation from a weak operation.

In the present embodiment, for (T4), the vibration mode and the acupressure mode are both repeated intensely, but, for example, the vibration mode is stopped for a predetermined time and the acupressure mode becomes the strong operation. Then, the acupressure mode is stopped and the vibration mode becomes weak operation, then the vibration mode becomes the strong operation while the acupressure mode is stopped, and thereafter, the vibration mode is stopped and the acupressure mode is operated at a low level, or It can be set as appropriate, for example, such that each operation state occurs at random. The changeover switch for changing the operation state of the massage body (the diaphragm 1 and the acupressure part 2 in this embodiment) includes a power switch 50, a vibration mode switch 51, a vibration strength switch 52, a finger pressure mode switch 53, and a finger pressure strength switch. The switch 54 and the automatic mode switch 55 include other switches that can change the operation. The present invention can naturally be applied to a massage machine having only one type of massage body.

Next, as another embodiment, FIGS.
Will be described.

These are modifications of the form of the front projection group 8, the intermediate projection section, and the rear projection section 9. In any case, the front projection group 8 and the intermediate projection section are provided between the front projection group 8 and the intermediate projection section. , A space S for sinking the convex curved surface portion of the sole of the foot is provided.

In other words, the one shown in FIG. 20 is one in which the acupressure convex portion 2 as an intermediate convex portion is formed into a large left and right elliptical convex portion 2a. Rollers may be used. In this embodiment, the number of the protrusions 90 of the rear protrusion 9 is two.

The one shown in FIG. 21 is a single-letter type front projection group 8 arranged in two rows, and the outermost projection group.
80a is also provided in front and back double.

In the present embodiment, the function of rotating the intermediate convex portion 2 is eliminated, and the intermediate convex portion 2 is simply configured as a large projection 2 '.

Here, the rear projection 9 is formed by one projection 90. The number of the protrusions 90 of the rear protrusion 9 may be freely set, as in the above embodiment, the number of the protrusions is four, and the shape is a rectangular shape in a plan view.

In FIG. 22, the rotation function of the intermediate convex portion 2 is abolished, and an intermediate projection group 2 ″ is provided.
Further, the front projection groups 8 are arranged in a line at the center instead of a pair at the left and right.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the acupressure rotating body 20 may be formed in a dome shape, and the protrusion may be omitted.

With this configuration, gentle acupressure massage can be performed as if the affected part were rubbed. If a small projection (not shown) of a retractable type is provided on the illustrated dome-shaped rotating body 2b, massage by tapping can be performed effectively.

As described above, the acupressure rotator 20 forming the intermediate convex portion having the acupressure function may be rotated horizontally or vertically in a roller-like manner. It does not matter even if it does not have. Further, as described above, a mode of hitting and massaging may be employed.

As still another embodiment, the embodiment shown in FIG. 24 will be described.

This is to enhance the massage effect by the heating effect in addition to the massage by vibration.

That is, a heater wire 13 is attached to the outside of the diaphragm 1 or embedded therein so that the diaphragm 1 can be heated, and a substance that emits far-infrared rays to the diaphragm 1
For example, it supports ceramics or the like. Here, the term “support” refers to application to the outer surface or impregnation into the material resin.

In the figure, F is a ceramic particle, 14 is a heater wire
13 is a heat transfer material, which is made of a metal having a high thermal conductivity such as aluminum. The heat transfer material 14 is buried in the small projections 12 and the projections 80 and 90, so that it can be effectively heated to a position where it comes into contact with the affected part.

Further, a heat insulating material 1c is attached to the back surface of the diaphragm 1 via an insulating material 14a. With such a configuration, heat energy can be efficiently transmitted to the surface side of the diaphragm 1 serving as a treatment surface, and the far-infrared ray irradiation effect can be improved.

The material of the heat insulating material 1c may be a fibrous heat insulating material such as rock wool, glass wool, or asbestos, or a material formed in a plate shape by using a powder of calcium silicate or magnesium carbonate as a binder. Alternatively, a porous material such as perlite or foam glass may be formed.

In place of the heater wire 13, the heating means may be a Peltier device. The other configuration of the present embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment, and the description is omitted here.

Further, those having a heating effect include:
Forms shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 are also conceivable.

That is, the one shown in FIG. 25 is one in which steam can be generated from the vibration plate 1. In addition to massage by vibration and the effect of heat, moisture can be given even when the affected skin is dry. It is also effective in beauty.

The specific configuration will be described. A steam ejection port 15 is provided between each small projection 12 or the projections 80 and 90 of the diaphragm 1, and each of the ejection ports 15 is connected to a steam generating unit (hereinafter simply referred to as a unit). And U.

The unit U is provided with a heater insertion hole 16a on one side and a water absorbing body 16 having a tank insertion piece 16b formed on the other side in a water tank 17 in which the water absorbing body 16 is independently detachably mounted from the unit U. The tank insertion piece 16b can be freely inserted and removed, and the heater 18 is fitted in the heater insertion hole 16a. Therefore, the water tank 17 can be removed to easily supply water, and the unit U can be easily maintained.

Further, the diaphragm 1 and the unit U are slid so that the steam does not leak to the back side of the diaphragm 1, and the steam outlet 15 of the steam outlet 15 is adjusted to the sliding distance. The size and position are set.

With this configuration, when the heater 18 is energized, the water in the water absorbing body 16 evaporates and a large number of steam
Steam is generated evenly from 15 and massages the affected area by vibration, and heats it to promote blood circulation and moisturize the skin with steam. Steam spout
Since the projection 15 is formed between the projections 12, 80 and 90, the projection 15 is not closed, and since an appropriate space is maintained with the affected part, there is no danger of burns or the like.

FIG. 26 shows an arrangement in which the unit U is provided in a rotating body 20 for acupressure of the acupressure projection 2.
Steam can be generated from between the cylindrical projections 25 of the rotating body 20 for acupressure. 29 is a steam spout, 72 is a shiatsu motor
Worm gear linked to 6b, 73 is worm gear 72
This is a ring gear that meshes with.

In this case, the cover 21 employed in the above embodiment is not required, or a cover made of a water-resistant material and formed in a mesh shape may be used.

As described above, the rest of the structure of the massage machine A shown in FIGS. 25 and 26 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description is omitted here.

Here, the configuration according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG.

This is because the shape of the casing C is substantially trapezoidal in plan view, and a cove-shaped curved notch D is formed on the near side as viewed from the user.
A tapered portion D1 having an upward slope that is more inclined than the upper surface of the casing C is formed toward the diaphragm 1 side, and various switches 50 to 55 are arranged along the curved notch D. At the boundary between the upper surface of the casing C and the tapered portion D, a ridge R having a concave curved shape is provided.

With this configuration, the switch operation can be performed directly with the foot when the sole of the foot is massaged, so that it is not necessary to bend the upper body forward every time the switch is operated, and the usability is improved. That is, as shown in the figure, the fingertip can be moved around the heel, which is convenient. In addition, by forming the ridge R, the ridge R conforms to the sole of the foot or the ridge R prevents the foot from shifting, and the operability of the switches 50 to 55 is improved.

Although the handle 30 is provided on the side surface of the casing C in this embodiment, it may be provided on the front end. Also, the arrangement of the switches 50 to 55 may be appropriately set within a range in which operation with a foot is possible. The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description is omitted here.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

For example, in the present embodiment, the elastic struts 41 and 42 supporting the diaphragm 1 are changed in hardness to cope with abnormal vibration. However, as shown in FIG. This can be done by increasing the number of the elastic struts 42 on the rear side, or as shown in FIG.
It is also possible to respond by increasing the diameter of.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 30, a coil spring 44 may be used instead of natural rubber. Also in this case, it is possible to cope with abnormal vibration of the diaphragm 1 by changing the coil diameter or using a coil having a different spring constant in advance.

The vibration motor 6a interlockingly connected to the eccentric cam 63 for vibrating the diaphragm 1 may be attached to the diaphragm 1 instead of the casing C side. Further, the shape, material, and the like of other components may be appropriately changed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a massage machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the massage machine.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the massage machine.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the massage machine.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the upper case.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the massage machine with a diaphragm removed.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a use state of the massage machine.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of a space provided between the acupressure projection and the front projection group.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of use of a front projection group.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a rotating body for acupressure.

FIG. 12 is a side view of the rotating body for acupressure.

FIG. 13 is a plan view of the rotating body for acupressure.

FIG. 14 is a sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing another form of the rotating body for acupressure.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing another form of the rotating body for acupressure.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing another form of the rotating body for acupressure.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a massage machine.

FIG. 19 is a time chart showing an operation state of the massage machine.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory view of a massage machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory view of a massage machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory view of a massage machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory view showing another form of the acupressure rotating body.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory view of a massage machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory view of a massage machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory view of a massage machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 27 is a plan view of the massage machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 28 is a side view of the massage machine.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory view showing another embodiment of the elastic strut.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory view showing another embodiment of the elastic strut.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List A Massager C Casing D Curved notch D1 Taper R Ridge 1 Vibrating plate 2 Convex for Shiatsu 50 Power switch 51 Vibration mode switch 52 Vibration intensity switch 53 Shiatsu mode switch 54 Shiatsu intensity switch 55 Omakase mode switch

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A massage machine in which a plurality of changeover switches for changing the operation state of the massager are provided on a casing having a massager for applying massage to an affected part on an upper side thereof, the massager is provided on a rear upper surface of the casing. A massage machine characterized in that the changeover switch is arranged in a concave and curved shape toward the front side of a casing. 2. The massage machine according to claim 1, wherein an inlet-shaped curved notch is formed on the rear side of the casing. 3. A tapered portion having an upward slope inclined from the upper surface of the casing at a rear side of the casing provided with the changeover switch.
Or the massage machine according to claim 2.