JP2001190626A - Massage machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a massage machine, with which a site to be treated can be massaged without holding the massage machine with a hand and, furthermore, sites having different diameters such as arms, fingers, legs, etc. can be massaged. SOLUTION: This massage machine 1B has a holding section 1, which holds a held portion A by elastically deforming depending on the diameter of to the held portion, a vibrating section 2 disposed adjacent to the holding section and an actuating section 5, which is connected to and actuates the vibrating section. The holding section 1 is disposed so that one belt piece 1a and the other belt piece 1b, which are alternately opposed to each other, are engaged alternately. These belt pieces 1a, 1b elastically deform depending on the diameter of the held portion A to hold the held portion.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a massager for holding a portion to be held, such as an arm, a finger, or a foot, corresponding to its diameter by an elastically deformable holding portion and performing a massage.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional massage machine, for example,
There is a massage machine equipped with an electric vibration massage head or a roller massage head at one end of the gripper, and the user holds such a massage machine by hand,
Vibration and kneading massage are performed by contacting the treatment site such as arms and legs.

[0003]

However, the structure of the conventional massage machine has the following problems. (1) In the above-mentioned conventional massage machine, massage can be performed only from the surface in contact with the massage head, that is, from only one direction. Therefore, there is a problem that the massage effect is limited only to the range of the treatment site.

(2) In the conventional massage machine, since the user massages the treatment site while holding the massage machine by hand, if the massage is performed continuously for a long time, the hand becomes fatigued, There was a problem that continuous massage was difficult.

(3) In addition, the degree of downsizing of the massage head of the conventional massage machine is limited due to restrictions on the electric drive mechanism. Therefore,
There is a problem that it is difficult to massage a relatively thin treatment site such as a finger.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to massage not only the treatment site but also the entire outer edge including the treatment site, and to hold the massage machine by hand. It is an object of the present invention to provide a massage machine which can massage a treatment site without any treatment, and can massage a treatment site having different diameters such as arms and fingers.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is directed to a holding portion for elastically deforming and holding a diameter of a held portion, and a vibrating portion provided adjacent to the holding portion. And an actuating part for operating a vibrating part provided in connection with the vibrating part, wherein the holding part is arranged so that one and the other belt pieces provided in a staggered manner are staggeredly engaged with each other. Is configured as a massage machine that elastically deforms and holds the belt piece corresponding to the diameter of the held portion. In addition, as the arrangement in which the belt pieces of the holding portion are alternately meshed with each other, it is conceivable that one end of the other belt piece overlaps with the other end of the other belt piece, but the overlap does not impair the massage effect. Any arrangement may be used.

The massage machine has a control mechanism for controlling the vibration of the vibrating section.

Further, the vibrating section is connected to the operating section via a connection cord, and the operating section is provided with an engaging section capable of engaging with a user.

[0010]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1A is a front view showing the entire massage machine of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of a vibrating part and a holding part. Also, FIGS. 2 (a), (b),
(C), (d) is a diagram showing a holding portion and a vibrating portion of this massage machine, (a), (b) is a front view and a cross-sectional view of the massage machine when performing finger massage, ( c),
(D) is the front view and sectional drawing of the massage machine in performing massage of an arm. Further, FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b)
Shows a front view and a cross-sectional view of an operating portion and an engaging portion of the massage machine, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a massage machine 1B according to the present invention includes a holding portion 1 for elastically deforming and holding a held portion A such as a finger or an arm, and a holding portion 1 adjacent to the holding portion 1. The vibrating part 2 provided and the vibrating part 2 provided in connection with the vibrating part 2
And an operating section 5 for operating the above.

As shown in FIGS. 2 (a), 2 (b), 2 (c) and 2 (d), the holding portion 1 is formed by bending one and the other belt pieces 1a and 1b provided alternately and facing each other. They are arranged so that they are staggered. These belt pieces 1
a and 1b are formed of a material that can be elastically deformed as described later, and are configured to be elastically deformed and held corresponding to the diameter of the held portion A.

Note that the belt pieces 1a and 1b are
Although an example in which the holding portions A are formed mechanically and sufficiently is provided, the number is not particularly limited as long as the number of the holding portions A is sufficient. The minimum number of the belt pieces 1a and 1b required to hold the held portion A is one belt piece 1a and one belt piece 1b. However, in order to stably hold the held portion A, it is preferable that the number of the belt pieces 1a and the belt pieces 1b be the same, and that the number be two or more. Of course, if necessary, the number of the belt pieces 1a and 1b may be odd.

Further, the width of the belt pieces 1a and 1b is shown here as an example in which the total width thereof is made to match the length of the vibrating portion 2, but is not particularly limited. However, in order to uniformly apply the massage effect to the treatment site, it is preferable that the width of the belt pieces 1a and 1b be equal.

Even if the belt pieces 1a and 1b are integrally formed so as to be integrally connected to the vibrating part 2, the belt pieces are separated and connected to the vibrating part 2 and the roots of the belts are connected. Any separate structure may be used, as long as each belt piece is separated and connected to the vibrating portion 2 and the separated independent structure in which the root of the belt is not connected is a structure that does not inhibit the massage effect. Is also good. FIG.
As shown in (a), (b), (c), and (d), the holding portion 1 holds and holds an arm, a finger, a foot or the like corresponding to a held portion A having a different diameter. The whole held part can be massaged as a whole.

The material of the holding portion 1 is not particularly limited as long as it is elastically deformable and harmless to the human body. In terms of processability, cost, weight reduction, durability, etc., for example, resins such as silicone resin, fluorine resin, vinyl chloride resin, silicone rubber, fluorine rubber, synthetic rubber such as styrene-butadiene rubber, or One or a plurality of natural rubbers and composite materials of such resins and rubbers and fibers may be appropriately used in combination. At this time, the material is appropriately selected and used from these materials in accordance with required characteristics such as thermal conductivity, water / oil repellency, moisture absorption, feeling, and feel.

Further, a detachable cap-shaped holding portion cover for covering at least a part of the holding portion 1 may be provided. By providing such a holding part cover,
The aforementioned thermal conductivity, hygroscopicity, texture, touch feeling, etc. are further improved to further enhance the feeling of contact with the human body, or
It is possible to prevent the holding unit 1 from being contaminated and keep the massage machine 1B in a clean state.

The material of the holding portion cover is not particularly limited as long as it is elastically deformable and is harmless to the human body. Any material may be used as long as it has appropriate flexibility and fits the holding portion 1. I just need. In terms of processability, cost, weight reduction, durability, etc., for example, resins such as silicone resin, fluorine resin, vinyl chloride resin, silicone rubber, fluorine rubber, synthetic rubber such as styrene-butadiene rubber, or One or a plurality of materials selected from sheet-like or film-like materials such as natural rubber and a composite material of such resin or rubber and fiber may be used in an appropriate combination.

Although not shown here, a warp-shaped projection or a concave and convex shape such as a suction cup is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the holding portion 1 or a permanent magnet is embedded in the belt, so that the human body is By having a configuration that gives a moderate stimulation to the pot,
It is possible to further enhance the massage effect of the held portion A such as an arm, a finger, and a foot.

Further, although not shown here, a water flow pipe is provided inside the holding portion 1 and a water flow mechanism is connected, so that the held portion A is massaged while being cooled or warmed, and the massage effect is obtained. Can be enhanced.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the vibrating section 2 is connected to an operating section 5 for operating the vibration by a connecting cord 3. The operating section 5 may include a control mechanism for controlling the vibration of the vibrating section 2, so that the frequency of the vibrating section 2 may be adjusted at a portion away from the vibrating section 2.

As shown in FIG. 1B, the vibrating section 2
Is provided with a weight 2b that is eccentric with respect to the rotation shaft 2a of the motor, and the weight 2b rotates and eccentrically moves to generate vibration, which is transmitted to the holding unit 1. The strength of the vibration of the vibrating section 2 can be appropriately set by the operating section 5 so as to obtain a desired massage effect. Therefore, it is preferable that the motor can control the number of rotations in order to make the frequency of the vibration part 2 variable. A detachable cap 4 is provided on the connection cord side of the vibrating part 2 to prevent foreign substances such as dust and moisture from entering the motor.

The vibrating section 2 may use a conventionally known so-called vibrator which generates vibration by electromagnetically intermittently supplying a direct current. However, in order to more finely control the vibration of the vibrating part 2 and easily obtain a higher massage effect, the vibration is generated by the eccentric motion of the weight using the rotation of the motor capable of controlling the rotation speed as described above. Is preferred.

The vibration generated in the vibrating section 2 is transmitted to the adjacent holding section 1 as it is. Therefore, the holding part 1 can massage the entire outer edge of the held part A including the treatment part to be abutted, and the massage performed by holding the conventional massage machine by hand as described above is performed in one direction around the treatment part. On the other hand, the massage with the massage machine of the present invention can give a higher massage effect, while the effect of only the body is kept.

The operating section 5 is supplied with electricity from a battery or a household power supply, and operates the vibrating section 2. A battery box 7 in which a battery as a power source is set is provided adjacent to the operation unit 5.

The operating section 5 has an engaging section 6 so that the operating section 5 can be held by being engaged with a belt of a user's clothes. For example, FIG.
Is engaged with the clothing belt 8 to hold the operating portion 5 and massage the arms, fingers, feet and the like while carrying out work and exercise by carrying this massage machine. It is possible to do.

Further, a timer is provided in the operating section 5,
The power may be automatically turned off by setting an arbitrary time, and the massage may be ended. Thus, the massage time can be appropriately set, and the massage of the treatment site can be continuously performed for a long time with peace of mind during rest, bedtime, and rest.

The holding section and the vibrating section may be configured to be detachable (for example, a slide mechanism) so that the holding size can be changed.

[0029]

As described above, the massage machine of the present invention can massage not only the treatment site but also the entire outer edge including the treatment site, so that the massage effect is enhanced. Since the massage machine of the present invention can perform the massage by holding the held portion with the holding portion,
While working and exercising, massage of arms, fingers, feet, etc. can be performed continuously for a long time, and massage can be performed continuously for a long time during rest, bedtime, and rest I made it.

Further, the massage machine of the present invention can easily perform massage while holding treatment sites having different diameters such as arms and fingers. Furthermore, the massage machine of the present invention can be carried by engaging the massage machine with a belt of clothing or the like by providing the engagement portion, and can constantly massage the treatment site under various circumstances. It became.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIGS. 1A and 1B show an example of an embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 1A is an overall front view, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of a vibrating section and a holding section.

FIGS. 2A and 2B show a holding unit and a vibrating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which FIGS. 2A and 2B show a state in which a finger of a human body is held, and FIGS. It is a figure showing the state which held the arm of the human body.

3A and 3B show an operation unit and an engagement unit according to an example of the embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 3A is a front view and FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Holding part 1a Belt piece 1b Belt piece 1B Massager 2 Vibration part 2a Rotating shaft of motor 2b Weight 3 Connection cord 4 Cap 5 Operating part 6 Engaging part 6a Bending part 7 Battery box 8 Clothes belt A Holding part

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Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A holding portion for elastically deforming and holding a portion to be held corresponding to a diameter of a held portion, a vibrating portion provided adjacent to the holding portion, and a vibrating portion provided in connection with the vibrating portion. An actuating part for operating, the holding part is arranged so that one and the other belt pieces provided alternately facing each other are alternately meshed, and these belt pieces correspond to the diameter of the held part. A massage machine characterized by being elastically deformed and held. 2. The massage machine according to claim 1, further comprising a control mechanism for controlling the vibration of the vibrating section. 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the vibrating portion is connected to the operating portion via a connection cord, and the operating portion includes an engaging portion capable of engaging with a user. Item 3. The massage machine according to Item 2.