JP2001149430A - Massager - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a massager not excessively bending the backbone in a state lying on one's back before the start of massaging operation, capable of being made compact at a time of use or movement and easy to handle. SOLUTION: A massager is equipped with a massage unit 30 having appliances 4 moved up and down by a drive air bag expanded and contracted by the supply and discharge of air, a pair of the body supporting air bags 8, 9 arranged on both sides of the massage unit 30 and expanded and contracted by the supply and discharge of air to support the body and an air changeover switch and valve 11 for changing over the supply of air to the drive air bag and the body supporting air bags 8, 9.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a massager for driving a treatment element by air pressure.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 9 is a side sectional view showing a massage unit of a conventional massage machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-7961 as a massage machine for driving a treatment element by air pressure, and FIG. 10 is a side view in use. It is.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 30 denotes a massage unit, which includes a base 1, a driving air bag 2 provided on the base 1 and capable of being inflated and contracted, a driving plate 3 provided on the driving air bag 2, and a driving plate. 3 includes a pair of treatment elements 4 provided on the upper part, a cushion 27 provided on the base 1 and disposed before and after the treatment element 4, and a cover 5.

[0004] When performing a massage in this configuration, the user first comes into a supine posture with his or her back placed on the cushion 27 as shown in FIG. In this state, the cushion 27 serves to softly support the front and rear of the treatment site so that the treatment element 4 does not strongly hit the treatment site and cause pain. Therefore, the treatment element 4 only slightly hits the treatment site, and does not cause pain at the treatment site. When the operation is started, air is supplied from the pump to the driving air bladder 2, and the driving air bladder 2 is inflated. Since the driving plate 3 receives a force in the upward direction due to the expansion of the driving air bladder 2, the treatment element 4 pushes up the treatment site. After the driving air bag 2 is inflated for a predetermined time, the driving air bag 2 is
When the air is exhausted, the treatment element 4 descends and returns to the original position. Massage of the treatment site is performed by repeating the push-up and drop operations.

[0005]

Since the conventional massage machine is configured as described above, when the user lies on his / her back on the massage machine, the pain caused by the treatment element strongly hitting the treatment site. However, the treatment site is lifted by the height of the massage machine, so that the spine is strongly warped. Therefore, there is a problem that the user has to be forced to take a difficult posture. In addition, it is conceivable to use mats placed before and after the massage machine so that the spine does not bend strongly, but it is necessary to prepare a mat of an appropriate height, which is troublesome. ,
Further, there is a problem that the handling is troublesome and troublesome, for example, the mat is bulky when the massage machine is not used or moved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and does not strongly warp the spine when the user lays on his back before the start of the massage operation, and when the user is not using or moving. An object of the present invention is to provide a massage machine that can be sometimes compacted and easily handled.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A massage machine according to the present invention is provided on both sides of a massage unit having a treatment element which moves up and down by a driving air bladder which expands and contracts due to air supply and exhaust. A pair of body support air bags that expand and contract by air supply and exhaust and support the body, and air path switching means for switching the air supply path between the drive air bag side and the body support air bag side. Prepare.

[0008] Further, there is provided switching time setting means for setting a time for switching the air supply path, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, the air supply path of the pump is moved from the body supporting air bag side to the driving air bag. Switch to the bag side.

Further, a head supporting air bag for supporting a head is provided on one of a pair of body supporting air bags.

[0010] Further, a storage sheet provided below the body-supporting air bag, for retracting the body-supporting airbag after use, and storing it together with the massage unit, and After the unit is covered, a fixing means for fixing both ends of the storage sheet, and a transport handle provided on the storage sheet are provided.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a massage machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the massage machine, FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of the massage machine, and FIG. It is. The same parts as those in the conventional example described with reference to FIG. 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In the figure, 6 is a pump for supplying air, 7 is an exhaust valve for exhausting air filled in the driving air bag 2, and 8 is an inflatable and contractible lower body support provided on the front side (lower body side) of the treatment element 4. It is an air bag for use, and is configured to be thinner toward the end. Reference numeral 9 denotes an inflatable and contractible upper body supporting air bag provided on the rear side (upper body side) of the treatment element 4, and is configured to be thinner toward the end. The air bag for supporting the body is composed of an air bag 8 for supporting the lower body and an air bag 9 for supporting the upper body.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a support air supply port for supplying air from the pump 6 to the lower body support air bag 8 and the upper body support air bag 9, and reference numeral 11 denotes a drive air bag 2 A switching valve for switching between the side and the supporting air supply port 10 side, and 12 is an air path switching switch for performing a switching operation of the switching valve. The air switching means includes a switching valve 11 and an air path switching switch 12. 13 is a tube connecting the pump 6 and the switching valve 11, 14 is a tube connecting the switching valve 10, the exhaust valve 7 and the driving air bag 2, 15
Is a tube connecting the switching valve 11 and the supporting air supply port 10; 16 is a tube connecting the air supply port 10 to the lower body supporting air bag 8 and the upper body supporting air bag 9;
Is a control unit for periodically operating the exhaust valve 7, 18 is a massage start / end switch for starting and ending the operation of the control unit 17, and A is a body.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described. When the user turns on the power switch (not shown),
The pump 6 starts supplying air to the tube 13. Subsequently, the air passage switch 12 is set to the support supply port side. As a result, the switching valve 11 is operated, and the air supply path from the pump 6 is on the support supply port 10 side, and the tube 16 is connected to the lower body support air bag 8 and the upper body support air bag 9.
The air is supplied via. Next, the user sets the air passage changeover switch 12 to the driving air bag side when the air is filled in the lower body supporting air bag 8 and the upper body supporting air bag 9. In this state, the user sleeps on the massage machine in a supine position as shown in FIG. 4 to massage the lower back.

At this time, the front and back of the waist, that is, the lower body and the upper body are supported by the lower body supporting air bag 8 and the upper body supporting air bag 9, respectively, and the body A takes a gently curved posture, so that the spine is strongly warped. Never. Further, at this time, the treatment element 4 lightly touches the waist so as not to cause pain.
Next, the user sets the massage start / end switch 18 to the start side. As a result, the control unit 17 starts operating, and opens and closes the exhaust valve 7 periodically. The opening and closing of the exhaust valve 7 causes the driving air bladder 2 to expand and contract repeatedly, and the driving plate 3 to move up and down periodically. Therefore, the treatment element 4 periodically pushes up the waist to perform the massage. After using the massage machine, the tube 16 can be removed from the supporting air supply port 10 and the air in the lower body supporting air bag 8 and the upper body supporting air bag 9 can be discharged, so that the air bag can be folded small. Becomes

As described above, when the user lies down on his / her back before the start of the massage operation, the spine does not bend strongly, and when the user is not in use or moves, the spine can be compacted to facilitate handling. it can.

Embodiment 2 FIG. 5 is a side view when the massage machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is used. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In the figure, 19 is provided on the front side (lower body side) of the treatment element 4, and is an inflatable and contractible lower body supporting air bag that supports most of the lower body, and 20 is provided on the rear side (upper body side) of the treatment element 4. An inflatable and deflated upper body supporting air bag 21 supporting the head, 21 is an upper body supporting air bag 20
Is an air bag for supporting the head provided at the end of the head. A connecting portion 22 connects the upper body supporting air bag 20 and the head supporting air bag 21.

In this configuration, the connecting portion 22 is folded back and the head supporting air bag 21 is placed on the upper body supporting air bag 20 to be used as a pillow. Since the position of the head support air bladder 21 can be changed, it is possible to cope with persons of different physical sizes.

As described above, the lower part of the body A is supported by the lower body supporting air bag 19, the upper body supporting air bag 20, and the head supporting air bag 21 when lying on the massage machine in the supine position. The spine does not bend and the massage can be performed in a comfortable posture.

Embodiment 3 FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a massage machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. In addition,
The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In the figure, reference numeral 23 denotes a switching time setting unit which is switching time setting means for setting a switching time of the air supply path.

Next, the operation of the third embodiment will be described. When the user turns on the power switch (not shown),
The pump 6 starts supplying air to the tube 13. The control unit 17 first sets the switching valve to the supporting supply port side, and supplies the air of the pump to the lower body supporting air bag 8 and the upper body supporting air bag 9. After the set time of the switching time setting unit 23 has elapsed, the control unit 17 sets the switching valve to the driving air bag side. As a result, a predetermined volume of air is supplied to the lower body supporting air bag 8.
And supplied to the upper body supporting air bag 9. The switching time setting unit 23 can change the time setting, and can set the amount of air supplied to the lower body supporting air bag 8 and the upper body supporting air bag 9. The larger the air volume of the lower body supporting air bag 8 and the upper body supporting air bag 9, the weaker the treatment element 4 hits the treatment site.

As described above, the massage intensity can be adjusted by changing the time setting.

Embodiment 4 FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of a massage machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the massage machine when stored. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. In the drawing, reference numeral 24 denotes a storage sheet provided below the lower body supporting air bag 8 and the upper body supporting air bag 9; 25, a sheet fastener which is fixing means provided at both ends of the storage sheet 24; These are handle portions provided at both ends of the sheet 24 for transportation.

In this configuration, the lower body supporting air bag 19 and the upper body supporting air bag 2 are used after the massage machine is used.
0 is stored, the tube 16 is connected to the supporting air supply port 1.
Then, the air bag 19 for supporting the lower body and the air bag 20 for supporting the upper body are folded as shown in FIG. Then, it is covered with the storage sheet 23, fixed with the planar fastener 25, and is carried by grasping the handle portion 26 when carrying.

As described above, when not in use, it can be made small and can be easily moved.

[0025]

As described above, according to the present invention, a massage unit having a treatment element which moves up and down by a driving air bladder which expands and contracts by air supply and exhaust, and air provided on both sides of the massage unit are provided. A pair of body-supporting air bags that expand and contract due to air supply and exhaust and support the body,
Air path switching means for switching the air supply path between the driving air bag side and the body supporting air bag side,
When the user lays down on his back before the start of the massage operation, the spine does not bend strongly, and can be kept small when not in use or when moved, thereby facilitating handling.

Further, the apparatus further comprises switching time setting means for setting a time for switching the air supply path, and drives the air supply path of the pump from the body supporting air bag side when a predetermined time has elapsed. Since it is switched to the air bag side, the massage intensity can be adjusted by changing the time setting.

Further, since the head supporting air bag for supporting the head is provided on one of the pair of body supporting air bags, massage can be performed in a more comfortable posture.

A storage sheet provided under the air bag for supporting the body, which contracts the air bag for supporting the body after use, and stores the air bag together with the massage unit; After the unit is covered, a fixing means for fixing both ends of the storage sheet and a handle for transport provided on the storage sheet are provided, so that the storage sheet can be compacted when not in use and can be moved. Can be easier.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a massage machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a massage machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a state where the massage machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is used.

FIG. 5 is a side view when the massage machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is used.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a massage machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of a massage machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view when a massage machine according to Embodiment 4 of the present invention is stored.

FIG. 9 is a side sectional view showing a massage unit of a conventional massage machine.

FIG. 10 is a side view when a conventional massage machine is used.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 air bag for driving, 4 treatment element, 8, 19 air bag for lower body support, 9, 20 air bag for upper body support, 11 switching valve, 12 air path switching switch, 17 control unit, 21
Air bag for supporting head, 22 connecting part, 23 switching time setting part, 24 storage sheet, 25 planar fastener, 26
Handle part, 30 massage units.

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Teruo Nakamura 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Mitsui Electric Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kazunori Sekine 2-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (72) Inventor Tokio Ichinose 1728-1 Komaeda, Hanazono-cho, Osato-gun, Saitama F-term (reference) 4C100 AD01 AD13 AF02 BA02 BB05 BC14 CA06 DA05 DA06 EA10 4C101 BA01 BB05 BB06 BC09 BD17 BE01 BE09

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A massage unit having a treatment element that moves up and down by a driving air bag that expands and contracts due to air supply and exhaust, and expands and contracts by air supply and exhaust provided on both sides of the massage unit to support the body. 1. A massage machine comprising: a pair of body-supporting air bladders; and air passage switching means for switching an air supply path between the driving air-bag side and the body supporting air-bag side. 2. A switching time setting means for setting a time for switching an air supply path, wherein when a predetermined time elapses, the air supply path of the pump is moved from the body supporting air bag side to the driving air bag. The massage machine according to claim 1, wherein the massage machine is switched to a bag side. 3. The massage machine according to claim 1, further comprising a head supporting air bag for supporting a head on one of the pair of body supporting air bags. 4. A storage sheet provided below the body-supporting air bag, for contracting the body-supporting air bag after use, and storing it together with a massage unit, the body-supporting air bag and the massage. The cover according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: fixing means for fixing both ends of the storage sheet after covering the unit; and a transport handle provided on the storage sheet. The massage machine described in Crab.