JP2001231657A - Chair - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a chair which can hold the shoulder of a user in a stable manner and can effectively give a massage to a part of the body to be treated such as the shoulder or neck. SOLUTION: A pair of shoulder pads 3, 3 to be brought into contact with the shoulders of a user are disposed respectively, on both sides of the backrest 2 of the chair to hold the shoulder of the user in a stable manner. When necessary, a lift means 4 to vertically move both the pads 3, 3 or a moving means 5 to horizontally move both the pads are provided, and moreover, a shoulder insertion groove 31 or a massage means 6 is optionally provided, while a rubbing massage or a finger-pressure massage can be given to a part to be treated such as the neck or shoulder, and in addition a vibration massage can be properly given.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a chair in which a user's shoulder can be stably held and relaxed.
The present invention relates to a chair provided with a shoulder pad for stably holding a shoulder portion, and using the shoulder pad, it is possible to perform vibration massage or the like in addition to acupressure massage or massage massage with good hand massage feeling.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional chair has a seat portion and a backrest portion,
Armrests are provided as necessary, and most of the seats, backrests, and armrests are configured to be as relaxing as possible in accordance with the needs of the user.

[0003] In order to provide a more relaxing chair, there is a massage chair provided with a massage mechanism inside the backrest portion so that the back of the user can be appropriately massaged. An air massage machine that inflates and inflates the air bag with air supply and exhaust so that a soft massage is performed on the back of the user is in the spotlight.

By the way, in this type of conventional air massage machine, in the case of a chair type, a plurality of air bags are arranged at appropriate intervals in a backrest portion or a seat portion of the massage chair.
By configuring it so that compressed air can be supplied and exhausted, by repeatedly inflating and deflating each of these air bags,
Although it is designed to massage the back and waist of the user, the air massage machine is provided with a pair of treatment elements made of an elastic body such as synthetic resin or rubber on the left and right sides of the backrest, and a pair of the treatment elements. Compared to the traditional mechanical massage machine that mechanically rocks the treatment element and alternately moves it up and down to perform massage massage and tapping massage,
It has a relatively small degree of friction with the skin and can provide a proper massage effect without adversely affecting the bones of the user due to vibrations and the like, and is therefore very useful to general consumers.

[0005]

In the above-mentioned conventional air massage machine, the treatment site of the user is intended to massage a relatively wide range from the back to the waist. A structure is adopted in which a plurality of air bladders arranged on the backrest and the seat are simply inflated and deflated repeatedly, and such a structure is used to provide a sufficient massage. The effect can be obtained.

However, in such an air massage machine, since the air bag simply inflates and contracts, a pressure massage is performed only in a direction in which the practitioner is pushed forward. For the shoulder, there is a problem that an effective massage effect cannot be provided.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and it is possible to stably hold the shoulders of the user and to apply effective hand massage to the shoulders and neck. It is intended to provide a chair that allows massage to be performed.

[0008]

That is, the chair of the present invention is configured as follows to achieve the above object.

In the chair according to the first aspect of the invention, a pair of shoulder pads abutting on the shoulder of the user are disposed on the left and right sides of the backrest of the chair to stably hold both shoulders of the user. It is characterized in that it can be prevented from coming off from the backrest portion.

In the chair according to the second aspect of the present invention, a pair of shoulder pads abutting on the shoulders of the user are disposed on the left and right sides of the backrest of the chair, and lifting means for moving both shoulder pads up and down are provided. It is possible to adjust the position of both shoulder pads up and down according to the position of the shoulder of the user, and to move the two shoulder pads up and down repeatedly to contact and separate the two shoulders of the user. It is characterized in that it is possible to arbitrarily perform acupressure massage or vibration massage in accordance with the moving speed on the shoulder.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the backrest portion of the chair is provided with a pair of shoulder pads abutting on the shoulders of the user on the left and right and moving means for moving both shoulder pads right and left. By configuring, the position of both shoulder pads can be adjusted left and right according to the shoulder width position of the user, and by moving the both shoulder pads left and right so as to repeatedly contact and separate in the neck direction from both shoulders of the user The present invention is characterized in that the user's neck can be arbitrarily subjected to vibration massage or the like in addition to acupressure massage or massaging massage according to the moving speed.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the shoulder pad is provided with a shoulder insertion groove so that the user's shoulder can be stably held in the shoulder insertion groove to prevent the shoulder from coming off the backrest. Also, by moving the shoulder pads up and down by the lifting means so as to repeatedly contact and separate the two shoulders of the user, acupressure massage and vibration massage can be performed on the shoulders of the user according to the moving speed. It can be performed arbitrarily.Furthermore, by moving both shoulder pads to the left and right so as to repeatedly contact and separate in the neck direction from both shoulders of the user with the moving means, acupressure accompanying the moving speed is applied to the neck of the user. In addition to massage and massaging massage, vibration massage and the like can be arbitrarily performed.

In the chair according to the fifth aspect, the shoulder pad is provided with a massage means, and the shoulder pads are respectively attached to both shoulders of the user, and while holding both shoulders, appropriate massage is applied to the part. Is performed.

[0014]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, an embodiment of a chair according to the present invention will be described in detail based on an embodiment shown in the drawings.
The chair of the present invention includes a seat portion 1 and a backrest portion 2 which can be raised and lowered at a rear portion of the seat portion 1 so as to be variable in inclination angle. The backrest portion 2 includes a lifting mechanism 4 (elevating means) and a moving mechanism 5 ( A pair of shoulder pads 3 which can be moved up and down and left and right by a moving means) and which can be massaged by a massage mechanism 6 (massage means) are arranged on the left and right, and both shoulder pads 3.3 are applied to the shoulders of the user. It is configured so that it can be used in contact.

In the embodiment, the footrest 1 is mounted on the front end of the seat 1 so as to be able to move forward and backward from below the seat 1 to the front of the seat 1.
1 and armrests 12
12 is illustrated.

An elastic member such as urethane is provided inside the seat portion 1 to improve cushioning properties. Although not shown, a rotatable roller or an expansion / contraction member is provided inside the seat portion 1 if necessary. In addition to the members, a structure provided with a massage mechanism such as a vibration member, a kneading member, or a hitting member may be used.

In the embodiment, the footrest 11 is formed in a W-shape having spaces 111, into which both feet can be inserted. In addition to the rotatable roller and the expansion / contraction member, a massage mechanism such as a vibration member, a kneading member, or a hitting member may be provided inside the table 11.

The armrests 12 are erected on the left and right of the seat 1 as described above, and at least one of the armrests 1 is provided.
2, a lever 112 for raising and lowering the footrest 11 and a lever 21 for raising and lowering the backrest 2 are provided. When the 6 (massage means) is operated, in addition to the power switch 71, the footrest platform retracting switch 72, and the backrest part raising / lowering switch 73, a shoulder pad elevating switch 74, a shoulder pad moving switch 75 and An operation panel 7 having a massage switch 76 and the like is provided.

The backrest 2 is provided with an elastic member such as urethane to improve the cushioning property. As shown in FIGS. A pair of shoulder pads 3.3 that contact the shoulders of the user (user) is disposed on the left and right sides of the front side corresponding to the shoulders, and the inside of the shoulder pads 3 is vertically moved up and down. A mechanism 4 (elevating means) and a moving mechanism 5 (moving means) for moving left and right are provided.

The shoulder pad 3 is made of a cushioning material such as a urethane member so as to be in contact with the shoulder of the user.
It is formed so as to cover the shoulder portion.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 8, the shoulder pad 3 is provided with a semi-cylindrical shoulder insertion groove 31 so that the shoulder of the user (user) can be stably held. .

An air bag 63 is provided in the shoulder insertion groove 31 of the shoulder pad 3. As shown in FIG. 9, the air supply / exhaust of the massage mechanism 6 provided in the backrest 2 is provided. Compressed air supplied and discharged from the device 61 through the distribution pipe 62 is communicated with the air bag 63, whereby the air bag 63 is expanded and contracted as shown in FIGS. To be able to massage while holding.

In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the elevating mechanism 4 has a cylindrical member 41 fixed to the fixing member 21 on the inner rear side of the backrest 2, and a gap at the center. Bellows-shaped upper expansion / contraction member 4 which is arranged in series via
2 and a lower expansion / contraction member 43, and a flow pipe 4 for allowing compressed air to flow into and out of the upper and lower expansion / contraction members 42 and 43.
And a supply / discharge mechanism (not shown) communicated through the upper and lower expansion / contraction members 43 and 43 so as to be able to hold the shoulder pads 3 on the rear side. And a supporting member 45 provided with a supporting rod 46 so that the shoulder pads 3.3 can be moved up and down by inflow and outflow of compressed air from the supply / discharge mechanism.

The upper and lower members 42 and 43
In the embodiment, a bellows-like material made of a material such as nylon that does not leak air is shown, but it is not always necessary to make the bellows shape, and a bag-like material made of a material that does not leak air is guided. A rail or the like may be provided to move up and down.

Although not shown, the lifting mechanism 4 includes
Arbitrarily, a control device or a detection device including a microcomputer or the like is provided so that the position of the practitioner's shoulder can be recognized and adjusted. The reciprocating up and down movement of the shoulder pads 3 and 3 is repeatedly performed at an appropriate speed, so that acupressure massage and vibration massage can be performed.

In the embodiment, the lifting mechanism 4 uses compressed air. However, if the lifting mechanism 4 can lift and lower the shoulder pads 3, a screw rod or a gear is used. Any type, such as a type that uses a rotating belt or the like, may be used.

The moving mechanism 5 includes the two shoulder pads 3.3
It is provided on the inner surface side of the backrest portion 2 so that the width between them can be adjusted. In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. The fixed pad holding members 52, 52 and both pad holding members 52.5
Bar member 51 which can be engaged with the second member 2 to guide and hold it left and right.
A bellows-shaped central expansion / contraction member 53 interposed between the shoulder pads 3, 3; and a supply / drain communicating with the central expansion / contraction member 53 through a flow pipe 44 so that compressed air can flow into and out of the central expansion / contraction member 53. The shoulder pads 3 and 3 are relatively movable by compressed air inflow and outflow from a supply / discharge mechanism.

Although the center expansion / contraction member 53 is formed in a bellows shape from a material such as nylon which does not leak air in the embodiment, it is not always necessary to make the bellows shape.
A bag made of a material that does not leak air may be moved by providing a guide rail or the like.

Although not shown, the moving mechanism 5 includes:
Optionally, a control device or a detection device including a microcomputer or the like is provided so that the width of the practitioner can be adjusted by recognizing the shoulder position of the practitioner. Shoulder pad 3.3 repeatedly in position
Can be performed at an appropriate speed so that acupressure massage, vibration massage, and pinching massage can be performed.

Further, in the embodiment, the moving mechanism 5 uses compressed air. However, if the moving mechanism 5 can move the shoulder pads 3, right and left, a screw rod or a gear can be used. Any type may be used, such as a type using a rotary belt or a type using a rotating belt.

In the embodiment, the massage mechanism 6 is shown as an example in which the air bag 63 is provided in the shoulder insertion groove 31 of the shoulder pad 3 and expands and contracts as described above. It is not limited to the massage mechanism 6 by the above, and a striking force or a oscillating force is provided by providing a vibrator oscillating by an electromagnetic force or an eccentric weight provided on the motor, a kneading ball oscillating up and down or left and right. The massage mechanism may be configured to be arbitrarily set according to the request and purpose of the practitioner.

The shoulder pad 3 may be made of a relatively lightweight material such as wood or synthetic resin, but is covered with a cover made of the same material as the outer cover covering the backrest 2. Preferably, it is harmonious.

Further, the chair of the present invention can be applied to the backrest portion 2 and the seat portion 1 as well as those provided with a plurality of air bladders, if necessary. It goes without saying that it can be applied to massage machines.

In using the chair of the present invention constructed as described above, the practitioner first sets the backrest 2 in a state of standing up or tilting, and the position of the shoulder pads 3.3 raised. And sit down.

Next, a vibration massage can be applied to the shoulder position of the practitioner by repeatedly bringing the shoulder pads 3 and 3 up and down at a high speed by the elevating mechanism 4. By repeatedly contacting the pads 3 up and down at a slow speed, acupressure massage can be applied to the shoulder position of the user.

Further, while the user is seated, the shoulder pad 3 is repeatedly moved right and left at a high speed by the moving mechanism 5 so that a vibration massage can be applied to the neck position of the user. Also, the shoulder pad 3.3 is moved by the moving mechanism 5.
By repeatedly contacting and moving the left and right at a slightly slower speed, a nipping massage massage can be applied to the neck position of the practitioner, and the moving mechanism 5 moves the shoulder pads 3.3 at the slowest speed. By repeatedly moving to the right and left, acupressure massage can be applied to the neck position of the user.

When using the chair of the present invention provided with the massage mechanism 6 as shown in the embodiment, the practitioner first sets the backrest 2 in a state of standing or tilting, The shoulder pads 3.3 are brought to the highest position, and the person sits down. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the shoulder pads 3.3 are lowered to the shoulder position of the user, and the shoulder pads 3.3 are brought to the state shown in FIG. The user's shoulder is inserted into the shoulder insertion groove 31 of the pad 3.

In this state, the massage mechanism 6 is operated, and the air bag 63 provided in the shoulder insertion groove 31 of the shoulder pad 3 is repeatedly or simultaneously transmitted from the air supply / exhaust device 61 through the flow pipe 62 or simultaneously. By alternately supplying and discharging compressed air,
Massage massage of a hand massage sense by the air bag 63 can be simultaneously or alternately applied to both shoulders of the user.

Further, while the user's shoulder is inserted into the shoulder insertion groove 31 of the shoulder pad 3 and the massage mechanism 6 is operated, the shoulder pad 3 is slightly raised and lowered by the elevating mechanism 4 so that the user's shoulder is You can give a massage massage like picking up a part.

Furthermore, by inserting the shoulder of the user into the shoulder insertion groove 31 of the shoulder pad 3 and moving the shoulder pad 3 left and right by the moving mechanism 5 while operating the massage mechanism 6, the entire area of both shoulders is obtained. Can be performed alternately or simultaneously with left and right.

Further, by inserting the shoulder of the user into the shoulder insertion groove 31 of the shoulder pad 3 and operating the massage mechanism 6 and simultaneously operating the elevating mechanism 4 and the moving mechanism 5, the shoulder pads 3 are moved. The left and right shoulders can be moved to the left and right while moving up and down slightly, and the massage massage and the massage to pick up can be performed alternately or simultaneously on both the left and right shoulders.

In the case where a plurality of air bags or a mechanical massage machine is installed in another part of the chair of the present invention,
It is possible to perform more massage operations, and depending on the type of massage mechanism to be combined,
Its actions and effects are doubled.

[0041]

As described above, the chair of the present invention is configured as described above.
Unlike conventional chairs, a seat can be provided that stably holds the user's shoulders and prevents the user from falling off the chair.

In the chair of the present invention, effective vibration massage and acupressure massage can be performed on the shoulder of the user in a seated state, and effective vibration massage and pinching-type massage massage can be performed on the neck. The acupressure massage can be appropriately performed.

Furthermore, since the chair of the present invention is equipped with a massage mechanism, both shoulders are stably held, and a part of or all of the part is massaged by hand massage or vibration by the expansion and contraction of an air bag. Massage can be applied effectively, and acupressure massage can also be applied to the neck as needed, and the range of use can be further expanded by combining it with other massage mechanisms. It can be widely used as a massage chair according to the taste of the patient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing one embodiment of a lifting mechanism and a shoulder pad in a chair of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing one embodiment of a lifting mechanism and a shoulder pad in the chair of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing one embodiment of a moving mechanism in the chair of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing one embodiment of a moving mechanism in the chair of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a use state of the chair of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing one embodiment of a lifting mechanism and a shoulder pad in the chair of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the chair of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing an embodiment of the chair of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an embodiment in which a massage mechanism is provided inside the chair of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 seat portion 2 backrest portion 3 shoulder pad 31 shoulder insertion groove 4 elevating mechanism (elevating means) 5 moving mechanism (moving means) 6 massage mechanism (massaging means)

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A chair characterized in that a pair of shoulder pads abutting on a shoulder of a user are disposed on the left and right sides of a backrest of the chair. 2. A backrest portion of a chair, wherein a pair of shoulder pads abutting on a shoulder of a user is disposed on the left and right, and lifting means for moving both shoulder pads up and down is provided. And chair. 3. The chair according to claim 1, wherein a pair of shoulder pads abutting on the shoulder of the user is disposed on the left and right sides of the backrest of the chair, and a moving means for moving both shoulder pads to the left and right is provided. . 4. The chair according to claim 1, wherein the shoulder pad is provided with a shoulder insertion groove. 5. The chair according to claim 1, wherein the shoulder pad is provided with massage means.