JP2002136563A - Massage apparatus with on-off shield - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a massage apparatus with an on-off shield capable of protecting the privacy of a woman patient or the like, enabling a parson to get on and off a bed without difficulty and taking no labor of a charity person. SOLUTION: In the massage apparatus constituted by providing a sheet (2) for carrying a human body to the upper opening of a frame body (1) under tension and providing a massage mechanism (3), which applies physical external force to the human body through the sheet (2), under the sheet (2), a movable on-off shield (4) concealing about 1/2-2/3 of the stature of the human body from the toe is provided above the frame body (1). The on-off shield (4) is closed in connection with the start operation of massage and/or automatically opened at completion of massage.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a human body in a supine position,
The present invention relates to a massage device with an opening and closing shield for massaging a trunk and lower limbs by physical external force.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional technique, Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 2-8651 is disclosed.
No. 5 publication states that a bed frame, a bed, a moving frame,
BACKGROUND ART An osteopathic treatment machine including a wheel, a rail, a cylinder, a claw piece, an engagement piece, a traction device, a traction cable, a hook, a pulley, and the like is disclosed.

[0003]

The above-mentioned conventional device is
Although the shield covering the lower limbs of the human body was relatively small, it was too small and insufficient to maintain the privacy of female patients. Further, since the shield is fixed, it has been an obstacle when a person gets on and off the bed.

[0004] When the lower limbs of a human body are massaged, the massage force is weakened because the weight of the lower limbs is light. The practitioner put sandbags etc. on the lower limbs to increase the massage power. When performing lumbar traction, the practitioner had removed sandbags and the like from the lower limbs in order to accurately pull the lumbar spine with the set traction force. As described above, the practitioner has to put a sand bag or the like on the lower leg or remove it.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned difficulties, and to protect the privacy of a female patient or the like, to make it easy for a person to get on or off a bed, and to use a massage with a shield that can be opened and closed without taking care of a user. It is to provide a device.

[0006]

That is, according to the present invention, a seat (2) on which a human body is placed is stretched over the upper opening of the frame (1), and the seat (2) is placed below the seat (2). In a massage device provided with a massage mechanism (3) for applying a physical external force to the human body through the body, the height of the human body is approximately 1/2 to 2 / 3
And a movable opening / closing shield (4) for covering the body.
Further, the opening / closing shield (4) closes in conjunction with the operation of starting the massage and / or opens automatically at the end of the massage. Further, the opening / closing shield (4) is rotatably supported on the foot side of the upper portion of the frame (1), and the lower leg of the human body is closed inside the opening / closing shield (4) when the opening / closing shield (4) is closed. A lower leg presser (5) for holding down is provided. Furthermore, a lumbar traction device (6) for traction of the lumbar spine of the human body on the seat (2)
And the holding force adjustment mechanism (7) inside the opening and closing shield (4)
And a lower-limb presser (5) having an additional function, and the lower-limb presser (5) is provided while the lumbar traction device (6) is in operation.
The lower leg holding force is automatically released.

[0007]

An opening / closing shield 4 provided above the frame 1 according to the present invention so as to cover approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of the height of the human body from the toes of the human body, is provided with a manual or auxiliary force mechanism. It is opened by rotating or sliding up and down manually (= gas spring 8) with a motor or by electric motor (= motorized telescopic device 10). Frame 1
The human body is placed on the seat 2 stretched over the upper opening of the vehicle. The opening / closing shield 4 is closed by rotating or sliding vertically by manual operation, manually with the auxiliary force mechanism, or by the electric motor.

[0008] A massage mechanism 3 provided below the seat 2 applies a physical external force to the human body via the seat 2 to perform massage. When the massage is completed, the opening / closing shield 4 is rotated or slid by the manual operation, the manual operation with the auxiliary force mechanism, or the electric operation, and the human body is lowered from the seat 2.

The opening / closing shield 4 closes in conjunction with the operation of starting the massage, and / or opens automatically at the end of the massage. That is, when the massage start switch 23 is pressed, the opening / closing shield 4 is automatically closed to start the massage, and is automatically opened when the massage ends with the elapse of the set treatment time.

Further, when the opening / closing shield 4 is closed, the lower limb presser 5 provided inside the opening / closing shield 4 presses the lower limb of the human body from above. When the lower limb is massaged from below, an appropriate massage intensity can be obtained by the pressing force of the lower limb presser 5.

A predetermined pressing force is set on the pressing force adjusting mechanism 7 provided on the lower limb pressing tool 5, and the lower limb of the human body is pressed to perform massage. The lumbar traction device 6 performs intermittent traction of the lumbar spine for treatment. When the lumbar traction device 6 is operated, the lower limb pressing force of the lower limb pressing device 5 is automatically released.

That is, when the traction operation by the lumbar traction device 6 is started, the lower limb pressing force is automatically released, the relaxation operation is performed, and the operation is terminated. Hold down the lower limbs of the human body with the holding force.

[0013]

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention. First
In the embodiment, a frame 1, a sheet 2 on which a human body stretched over an upper opening of the frame 1 is placed, and a physical external force is applied to the human body via the sheet 2 provided below the sheet 2 (= back side of the sheet 2). Massage mechanism 3 and the height of the human body from the toes of the human body,
Frame body 1 so as to cover approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of the area
And a rotatable opening / closing shield 4 provided above.

The opening / closing shield 4 is rotatably supported on the foot above the frame 1, a gas spring 8 is provided between the frame 1 and the opening / closing shield 4, and a handle 24 is provided on the surface side. Is provided. An opening / closing shield 4 is provided on the upper leg side of the frame 1.
Fixing bracket 9 for fixing the opening / closing shield 4 when the door is closed
Is provided.

When using the first embodiment, the fixing bracket 9 is released, the handle 24 is held, and the opening / closing shield 4 is manually rotated and moved to open. At this time, the opening / closing shield 4 can be opened with a small force due to the repulsive force of the gas spring 8. The human body is put on the seat 2 stretched over the upper opening of the frame 1.

The opening / closing shield 4 is manually rotated and moved and fixed with the closing fixture 9. The lower limb of the patient is covered with the opening / closing shield 4. A massage mechanism 3 provided below the seat 2 applies a physical external force to the human body via the seat 2 to perform massage. When the massage is completed, the fixing bracket 9 is released, and the opening / closing shield 4 is manually rotated and moved to open. Thereafter, the human body is lowered from the seat 2.

FIG. 2 shows a second embodiment. The second embodiment has a frame 1, a seat 2, and a massage mechanism 3, as in the first embodiment. The opening / closing shield 4 is further provided with a potentiometer 11 for confirming that the opening / closing shield 4 is completely closed when the opening / closing shield 4 is closed. .

When using the second embodiment, the switch 25
The operator expands the electric expander 10, rotates and opens the open / close shield 4, and places the human body on the seat 2. After the human body gets on, the electric expander / contractor 10 is contracted by operating the switch 25, and the opening / closing shield 4 is rotated and closed.

Open / close shield 4 with potentiometer 11
Make sure is completely closed. If a human body or a foreign object is caught in the middle of the rotational movement of the opening / closing shield 4, the opening / closing shield 4 automatically stops or opens. After removing the sandwiched object, the opening / closing shield 4 is closed again.

A massage mechanism 3 provided below the seat 2 applies a physical external force to the human body via the seat 2 to perform massage. When the massage is over, the electric telescopic device 10 is extended by operating the switch 25, and the opening / closing shield 4 is opened.
Rotate and open.

As another example of the opening / closing shield 4, at the start of the massage, the opening / closing shield 4 is closed manually or by operating the switch 25, the massage is started by pressing the massage start switch 23, and when the massage is completed, the opening / closing shield 4 is closed. May open automatically.

FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment. In the third embodiment, a frame 1, a massage mechanism 3, and an opening / closing shield 4
The opening / closing shield 4 is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction by a linear bearing 12 fixed to the foot side of the upper portion of the frame 1, and further, between the opening / closing shield 4 and the frame 1. A gas spring 8 is provided. Further, a fixing metal 9 for fixing the opening / closing shield 4 when the opening / closing shield 4 is closed is provided on the foot side of the upper portion of the frame 1.

When using the third embodiment, first, the fixing metal 9 is released, and the opening / closing shield 4 is manually slid vertically upward and opened. At this time, the opening / closing shield 4 can be slid and opened with a small force due to the repulsive force of the gas spring 8.

Next, a human body is placed on the seat 2, and the opening / closing shield 4 is manually slid vertically downward and closed.
It is fixed with the fixing bracket 9. A massage mechanism 3 provided below the seat 2 applies a physical external force to the human body via the seat 2 to perform massage. When the massage is completed, the fixing bracket 9 is released, and the opening / closing shield 4 is manually slid vertically upward to be opened.

FIG. 4 shows a fourth embodiment. The fourth embodiment has a frame 1, a seat 2, a massage mechanism 3, and an opening / closing shield 4 supported by a linear bearing 12, as in the third embodiment. An electric expander / contractor 10 is provided in place of the gas spring 8 between them. Further, an electromagnetic scale (not shown) is affixed to the linear bearing 12 so that the moving distance can be detected.

When using the fourth embodiment, first, the electric extender 10 is extended by operating the switch 25, and the opening / closing shield 4 is slid vertically upward to open. Next, the human body is put on the seat 2 stretched over the upper opening of the frame 1. By operating the switch 25, the electric extender 10 is contracted, and the opening / closing shield 4 is slid vertically downward and closed.

The moving distance associated with the vertical sliding movement of the opening / closing shield 4 is detected by an electromagnetic scale attached to the linear bearing 12. If an obstacle such as a human body interferes during the sliding movement of the opening / closing shield 4, the opening / closing shield 4 automatically stops.

When the massage is completed by the massage mechanism 3 and the massage is completed, the switch 25 is operated to extend the electric extender 10 and slide the opening / closing shield 4 vertically upward to open it.

Another example of the configuration of the opening / closing shield 4 will be described. In the second and fourth embodiments, after the human body is put on the seat 2 and the massage start switch 23 is pressed, the opening / closing shield 4 is opened. It may be configured to automatically close and start the massage, and to automatically open when the massage ends after a predetermined time has elapsed, thereby omitting the operation of the switch 25.

Alternatively, at the start of the massage, the opening / closing shield 4 is closed manually or by the operation of the switch 25, and when the massage is completed, the opening / closing shield 4 is automatically opened, and only when the opening / closing shield 4 is opened, automation is performed. It may be.

FIG. 5 shows a fifth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, a lower limb presser 5 is additionally installed inside the opening / closing shield 4 according to the first embodiment or the second embodiment. Fifth
When using the embodiment, after placing the human body on the seat 2 and closing the opening / closing shield 4, the lower limb pressing device 5 provided inside the opening / closing shield 4 presses the lower limb of the human body from above, and the lowering mechanism by the massage mechanism 3. Can be obtained with moderate intensity.

FIG. 6 shows a sixth embodiment. The sixth embodiment is different from the first or second embodiment in that the lumbar traction device 6 is provided on the foot side of the frame 1, the lower limb presser 5 is provided inside the opening / closing shield 4, and the lower limb presser 5 is pressed against the lower limb presser 5. A force adjusting mechanism 7 is additionally provided.

The holding member frame 26 is provided with two sets of an outer frame 26a and an inner frame 26b which are rotatably mounted in an X-shape in the short direction of the frame body 1.
The upper and lower ends of the inner frame 26a and the inner frame 26b are pivotally attached to the open / close shield 4 and the lower limb presser 5, respectively. The holding force adjusting mechanism 7 includes an opening / closing shield 4 and a lower limb pressing device 5.
And a pressing electric telescopic device 7c provided between them.

The lower leg presser 5 descends and rises in a parallel movement as the electric presser extender 7c expands and contracts.
In the third embodiment or the fourth embodiment, the pressing force adjusting mechanism 7 can be provided in the same manner as in the sixth embodiment.

When the sixth embodiment is used, after the human body is put on the seat 2, the opening / closing shield 4 is closed. The tow line 14 is pulled out from the lumbar traction device 6, the tow line 14 is hung on the pulley 13 fixed inside the opening / closing shield 4, and the tip of the tow line 14 is fixed to the waist brace 15 attached to the human waist.

On the other hand, armpits 16 are attached to the sides of the human body,
The end of the side armor 16 is hooked on the upper part of the pole 17 fixed to the upper part on the head side of the frame 1. A predetermined pressing force is set in the pressing force adjusting mechanism 7 provided on the lower limb pressing device 5, the lower force is applied to the lower limb by the pressing force adjusting mechanism 7, and then the massage is started.

When the operation by the lumbar traction device 6 (= intermittent traction operation) is started, the lower limb pressing force of the pressing force adjusting mechanism 7 is automatically released. In addition, the pressing force adjusting mechanism 7 automatically presses the lower leg of the human body with a predetermined pressing force when the operation is completed and the massage treatment is subsequently started.

FIG. 7 shows a seventh embodiment. In the seventh embodiment, the lower limb presser 5 in the sixth embodiment is replaced with a rotatable lower limb presser 5. That is, the lower limb presser 5 pivotally attaches the toe side of the lower limb presser 5 to one end of two sets of frames 7 d provided in parallel in the short direction of the frame 1. The end is fixed inside the opening / closing shield 4.

Thigh side of lower leg presser 5 and opening / closing shield 4
The pressing force adjusting mechanism 7 (= specifically, the pressing electric expander / contractor 7c) is axially mounted therebetween. The lower limb presser 5 is rotated by the expansion and contraction of the presser telescopic device 7c, and the thigh side of the lower limb presser 5 is lowered and raised. The method of use of the seventh embodiment is substantially the same as that of the sixth embodiment and will not be described.

FIG. 8 shows an eighth embodiment. In the eighth embodiment, the lower limb presser 5 provided inside the opening / closing shield 4 in the sixth embodiment is replaced with a lower limb presser 5 having an air bag 18.

That is, the air bag base 20 is fixed inside the opening / closing shield 4, and the air bag 18 is fixed to the lower surface of the air bag base 20. The air bag 18 is connected via an air supply hose 21 to a pressure regulating valve 22 fixed to an air bag base 20 and a compressor 19.

The pressure control valve 22 and the compressor 1
By the operation of 9, the air amount in the air bladder 18 is increased / decreased to inflate / reduce the air bladder 18 and the strength of the lower limb pressing force is changed.
The method of use of the eighth embodiment is substantially the same as that of the sixth embodiment, and will not be described.

[0043]

According to the present invention, there is provided a massage device for massaging the neck, trunk and lower limbs of a human body in a recumbent position by a physical external force.
Since the movable opening / closing shield 4 is provided so as to cover 2/3, it is easy to get on and off the massage device. Further, since a wider area can be covered than the fixed shield according to the related art, it is effective to maintain the privacy of female patients and the like, and can receive a massage more relaxed, which is convenient.

In addition, by covering at least about 1/2 of the human body, at least the lower body can be covered and at least 2/3 or less instead of the whole body shield, so that the appearance of the patient (around the face) is sufficient. This is convenient because a space for observation can be secured.

The opening / closing shield 4 according to the present invention closes in conjunction with the operation of starting the massage and / or opens automatically at the end of the massage, so that the labor for opening / closing the opening / closing shield 4 can be saved. Also, by automatically opening at the end of the massage, it is possible to visually notify the practitioner of "the end of treatment", which is convenient.

According to the present invention, the lower limb presser 5 is provided inside the open / close shield 4 so as to press the lower limb of the human body when the open / close shield 4 is closed. Since the weight is light and the massage power is weak, the practitioner puts a sand bag or the like on the lower limb to increase the massage power, but this is not necessary and is convenient and convenient.

According to the present invention, the lumbar traction device 6 is provided, the lower limb presser 5 is provided inside the opening / closing shield 4, the lower limb presser 5 is provided with a pressing force adjusting mechanism 7, and the lower limb pressing force is automatically released during towing. Treatment, the practitioner puts sandbags,
The traction is removed from the lower limb in order to accurately tow with the set traction force, but the trouble is saved, and labor-saving and effective traction treatment can be performed.

That is, when the operation is changed from the massage operation to the traction operation or from the traction operation to the massage operation, no special labor such as removal and placement of the sandbag is required. In addition, since the pressing force adjusting mechanism 7 is provided, the massage force can be adjusted by adjusting the pressing force of the lower limb pressing tool 5 against the human body, which is convenient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view of a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view of a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view of a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view of a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view of a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view of an eighth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Frame 2 Sheet 3 Massage mechanism 4 Opening / closing shield 5 Lower limb presser 6 Lumbar traction device 7 Pressing force adjusting mechanism

Continued on the front page F term (reference) 4C074 AA03 AA04 AA05 BB05 GG05 HH10 4C098 AA03 BB05 BC02 BC09 BC10 BC25 BC34 BC35 4C100 AE01 AF06 AF07 CA13 DA04 DA05 DA10

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A seat (2) on which a human body is placed is stretched over the upper opening of the frame (1), and a physical external force is applied to the human body below the seat (2) via the seat (2). In a massage device provided with a massage mechanism (3), a movable opening / closing shield that covers and hides approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of the height of the human body from the toes of the human body above the frame (1). (4) A massage device with an opening / closing shield, characterized in that: 2. The massage device with an opening / closing shield according to claim 1, wherein the opening / closing shield (4) is closed in conjunction with the operation of starting the massage and / or automatically opened at the end of the massage. 3. The open / close shield (4) is rotatably supported by the foot on the upper portion of the frame (1).
The massage device with an opening / closing shield according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a lower leg presser (5) for holding a lower leg of a human body when the opening / closing shield (4) is closed. 4. A lumbar traction device (6) for traction of a lumbar vertebra of a human body on a seat (2) and a lower limb presser (5) having a presser force adjusting mechanism (7) inside an opening / closing shield (4) are added. 3. The massage with an open / close shield according to claim 1, wherein the lower limb pressing force of the lower limb pressing device is automatically released during operation of the lumbar traction device. 6. apparatus.