JP2003305099A - Composite massaging machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composite massaging machine capable of achieving composite treatment effect of conventional massaging machines of a mechanical type and a gas pressure type as separate machines to exceed respective characteristics of both. <P>SOLUTION: This composite massaging machine is provided with a seat part 1a, a backrest part 1b, and a foot rest 5. A treatment mechanism 6 provided with a vertically movable treatment element 2 is disposed on the backrest part 1b. Air bags 3, air bags 3', or air bags 5a and 5a which are expanded or contracted by supply/discharge of air are properly disposed on the backrest part 1b, the seat part 1a, or the foot rest 5 except for the place where the treatment mechanism is disposed. Composite action effect of the treatment mechanism 6 of a mechanical type and an air type mechanism can thus be achieved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention provides a massaging machine body with an air treatment mechanism having an inflatable and inflatable air bag and a mechanical treatment mechanism. The air treatment mechanism and the mechanical treatment mechanism are used individually or simultaneously. The present invention relates to a composite massage machine that can be selectively operated to provide the treatment effect of both of these treatment areas.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a chair-type massage device called a massager or a massager for the purpose of obtaining a massage or massage effect on the back of a human body in a sitting posture has been widely available on the market.

The mechanism is such that a treatment element such as a roll or a kneading ball provided on a backrest portion of a chair-type base body vertically reciprocates, and the treatment element is repeatedly rocked or repeatedly moved up and down. Configured to mechanically strike or rub the shoulders and back, and a plurality of air bags are provided on the backrest portion, seat portion or footrest, and the air bags are provided. The pressure treatment and the compression treatment are performed by sequentially supplying and discharging the compressed air.

[0004]

However, the former, that is, the one caused by mechanical movement, causes a large amount of friction and irritation to the skin, and therefore has a large resistance to use by women and girls and the elderly, and the latter. The air-based motion of the item (1) provides a user with a soft feeling due to its contractility and appropriate surface stimulation, but has a problem that the treatment effect by hitting or rocking the treatment element is poor.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has characteristics of a mechanical mechanism and
By combining the superiority of the air-type mechanism to construct one massage machine, we succeeded in enhancing the treatment effect in which each characteristic was combined.

That is, in the compound massager of the present invention, a treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element is arranged on the backrest portion of the chair-type base body, and air is provided at a portion other than the arrangement position of the treatment mechanism. It is configured by arranging an arbitrary number of air bags that are inflated and deflated by supplying / discharging, and uses a means capable of driving the treatment mechanism and inflating / deflating the air bags simultaneously or individually.

Further, in the compound massager of the present invention, a treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element is arranged on the backrest portion of the chair type base body, and the seat portion is expanded and contracted by supplying and discharging air. It is configured by arranging an arbitrary number of bags, and uses a means capable of driving the treatment mechanism and inflating and deflating the air bag at the same time or individually.

Further, in the compound massager of the present invention, a treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element is provided on the backrest of the chair-type base body, and the footrest is expanded and contracted by supplying and discharging air. It is configured by arranging an arbitrary number of air bags, and uses a means capable of driving the treatment mechanism and expanding and contracting the air bags simultaneously or individually.

Furthermore, in the compound massager of the present invention, a treatment mechanism movable up and down is arranged on the backrest of the chair-type base body, and an air bag that expands and contracts on the left and right sides of the treatment mechanism by supplying and discharging air. It is configured by arranging an arbitrary number of the above, and is capable of driving the treatment mechanism and inflating and deflating the air bladder simultaneously or individually.

Further, in the compound massager of the present invention, a treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element on a backrest portion of a chair-type base body has a function of repeatedly swinging the treatment element and a function of repeatedly raising and lowering the treatment element. This is a treatment mechanism in which the functions of repeatedly appearing and retracting and the function of vibrating are appropriately combined, and means for disposing an appropriate treatment mechanism according to the purpose of treatment is used.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a compound massage machine according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to an embodiment shown in the drawings.

The chair-type base body 1 shown in the embodiment of FIG. 1 appears and disappears on a seat portion 1a, a backrest portion 1b attached to the seat portion 1a so that the inclination angle can be adjusted, and a front surface 1c of the seat portion 1a. It is composed of a footrest 5 arranged freely and armrests standing upright on both left and right sides of the seat 1a.

A treatment mechanism 6 having a pair of treatment elements 2 movable up and down is arranged in the center of the backrest portion 1b of the chair-type base 1.

Further, an arbitrary number of air bags 3 which are inflated and deflated by the supply and discharge of air are appropriately disposed in a portion other than the position where the treatment mechanism 6 is disposed.

As described above, the treatment mechanism 6 is arranged such that a pair of treatment elements 2 can be moved up and down at the center of the backrest portion 1b of the chair-type base body 1. Although not shown, the treatment element 2 is provided with a driving part to move or drive it to a fixed position to cause the pair of treatment elements 2 to repeatedly swing, repeatedly move up and down, and repeatedly appear and disappear, and vibrate, so that massage treatment, tapping treatment, and acupressure treatment can be performed. The vibration treatment and the rolling treatment or the treatment operation in which these treatments are appropriately combined can be performed.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the treatment mechanism 6. In this embodiment, inner side folded edges 6a are provided on both sides, and the side plates 6 near both ends of the treatment mechanism 6 in the longitudinal direction.
A sprocket shaft 7 is rotatably supported by b, and two sprockets 7a are rotatably provided on each shaft 7 at equal intervals. A belt or a chain C is provided with one shaft 7 as a drive shaft. , The motor M using appropriate power transmission means
The one connected to is illustrated.

Further, in FIG. 2, in the inside of the treatment mechanism 6, an endless chain 7b is attached between the front and rear sprockets 7a, and a spindle block 2b and a shaft end roller 2c for supporting the treatment element shaft 2a on the major axis thereof. Is attached, and Fig. 1
As shown in FIG. 3, an air bag 3 to be described later is provided on the backrest portion 1b.
When the treatment elements 2 are stopped, the two treatment elements 2 are stopped when the treatment elements 2 are stopped by slightly shifting the attachment positions of the two treatment element shafts 2a connected to the chain 7b to make them unequal distances. If both 2 are located on the back side of the chain, it is possible to prevent the treatment element 2 from projecting on the back plate surface when not in use, and the air bag 3
It is convenient to obtain a kneading or kneading effect by.

In the present invention shown in FIG. 2, the treatment element 2 movable up and down is the roll shaft 2a fixed to the endless chain 7b as in the above example, and the roll which can be rolled on the roll shaft 2a. In addition to the structure provided, a non-rotating treatment element 2 and a drum on which a chain or rope can be wound instead of the front and rear sprockets 7a are provided, and the treatment element 2 fixed between them is limited. In addition to the one in which the treatment element 2 is reciprocated by rotating the drum in the forward and reverse directions by a switch or the like, the one in which the rotatable screw shaft is rotated in the forward and reverse directions by the motor M is also included.

On the other hand, a rail plate 6c which guides the shaft end roller 2c in a rollable manner is provided below the inner side folded edges 6a of the treatment mechanism 6, and the mountain plate is formed at an appropriate position on the rail plate 6c. The portion 6d may be raised, and the treatment element shaft 2a and the treatment element 2 may be able to enter a certain height via a shaft end roller 2c that rolls on the rail plate 6c. However, in this case, it is necessary to form the projecting opening 6e of the shaft end roller 2c on the inner folding edge 6a located immediately above the chevron portion 6d.

In principle, the air bag 3 and the treatment mechanism 6 of each of the above-mentioned parts are covered and hidden by the surface material (not shown) of the chair-type base 1, and the treatment element 2 and the air of each part. Starting and stopping of the bags 3, 3 ', etc., or selection of strength or weakness or an operating part, etc., can be easily performed by a user while sitting still by a remote control operation described later.

Also, the air bags 3a, 3 of the backrest portion 1b.
b and 3c show examples in which, in the embodiment, they are arranged on both sides of the neck portion, the back portion, and the waist portion on both sides of the treatment mechanism 6 disposed on the central portion of the backrest portion 1b. Three
The a, 3b, and 3c can be repeatedly expanded or contracted or expanded and contracted simultaneously or individually by supplying and discharging air supplied from a supply / exhaust control means described later.

Further, in the seat portion 1a and the footrest 5,
An air bag that repeatedly expands and contracts or expands and contracts at the same time or individually by supplying and discharging air is arbitrarily arranged. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, at the bottom or crotch of the seat 1a, A plurality of bladders 3'are arranged in a row, and W is formed so that recesses are formed on both sides.
Air bags 5a are also provided in the respective recesses of the footrest 5 formed in a character shape.
5a is shown as opposed to each other, and in each of the air bags 3'and the air bags 5a, 5a, the air supplied from the air supply / exhaust control means, which will be described later, is repeatedly inflated simultaneously or individually. It is designed so that it can be compressed or expanded and contracted.

The air supply / exhaust control means includes the air bags 3,
It is for supplying and discharging compressed air to 3 ', 5a, 5a. For example, although not shown, existing air compressors or air pumps below the seat portion 1a or in an appropriate space portion are used. An air supply source is provided, and air supplied and discharged from the air supply source is connected to each air bag 3, 3 ′, 5a, 5a through a distributor and an air supply / exhaust hose 4 so as to expand and contract. ing.

That is, each of the air bags 3 arranged on the backrest portion 1b is inflatable by simultaneously supplying air to the left and right air bags 3a, 3a on the uppermost stage and inflating them, and then discharging the internal compressed air to allow contraction. Then, the compressed air is supplied to and discharged from the air bags 3b and 3b of the next stage, and the air bags 3b and 3b of this stage are simultaneously expanded and contracted so that the air bags 3c and 3c of the lower stage are sequentially moved. Further, the air bag 3'of the seat portion 1a and the air bags 5a, 5a of the footrest 5 can be arbitrarily inflated and contracted as needed.

In addition to the above, each of the above air bags 3, 3 ', 5a, 5
The method of distributing air to a is not limited to that of the above-described embodiment, and various combinations of air distribution sequences are possible, and the user can arbitrarily select it by remote control operation. Is.

For example, although not shown, an operation panel provided with a power switch and a massage selection switch is provided on an armrest part or a remote controller, and the pair of treatment elements 2 of the treatment mechanism 6 are repeatedly rocked / swung on the operation panel. Arbitrary treatment operation with appropriate combination of repetitive up / down / repetitive appearance / retraction / vibration / vertical movement, and air distribution of each air bag 3, 3 ′, 5a, 5a and data of expansion / contraction state such as repeated expansion / contraction / expansion / retention By providing a control mechanism for storing and controlling the above, it is possible to automatically or manually perform the treatment with a change in the treatment site of the user.

Therefore, by arbitrarily operating the selection switch, it is possible to selectively perform the entire treatment of the back, waist, hips, crotch, and lower leg, or individual treatment of each part. By operating the remote controller to supply and discharge the air supplied from the supply / exhaust control means, the air bags 3, 3 ', 5a, 5a are repeatedly expanded and contracted to perform appropriate expansion and contraction treatment. In addition to being able to make the specified air bag 3 inflated and deflated, it can also be used as a chair adapted to the body shape of the user.

Further, by arbitrarily operating the selection switch, the air supply / exhaust control means is actuated to operate the optional air bag 3.
By operating the treatment mechanism 6 to move or move the treatment element 2 in a state where the 3 ', 5a, and 5a are repeatedly expanded and contracted or in a state where they are expanded and contracted, a synergistic treatment effect can be obtained. The treatment intensity can be adjusted, and synergistic treatment can be performed in combination with any treatment operation.

In using the present invention constructed as described above, the power switch is turned on and the massage selection switch of the remote controller, for example, the air bag 3, 3 ', 5a, 5a.
When the whole massage button is pressed, an air bag 3a for neck massage, an air bag 3b for back massage, an air bag 3c for waist massage, an air bag 3'for buttocks massage, and an air bag 3 for crotch massage. The air bags 5a and 5a of the footrest 5 can be sequentially inflated and deflated, and the back, waist, hips, crotch, and lower leg can be sequentially air massaged.

Further, when the mass variation massage button of the air bags 3, 3 ', 5a, 5a of the massage selection switch is pushed, each air bag 3, 3', 5a, 5a is individually or simultaneously mutated and expanded or contracted. By repeating the above, the back, waist, hips, crotch, and lower leg can be air-massed at random.

Further, when the individual selection massage button of the air bag 3, 3 ', 5a, 5a of the massage selection switch is pressed, compressed air is applied to the specific air bag 5a, 5a through the action of the distributor, for example. It is possible to supply and discharge and to intensively air massage only the lower leg.

Furthermore, when the memory selection massage button of the air bag 3, 3 ', 5a, 5a of the massage selection switch is pressed, for example, only the air bag 3 which is preset by the user to be stored in the dispenser is dispensed. The compressed air is supplied or discharged through the above action to maintain the expanded / contracted state, and the air supply / discharge is stopped so that the chair can be used as a normal chair and the contact point of the treatment element 2 can be set.

Next, irrespective of whether the air bags 3 ', 5a, 5a are activated or stopped, when the stimulating massage button of, for example, the treatment mechanism 6 of the massage selection switch is pressed, the pair of treatment elements 2 repeatedly swing or move. It is possible to perform repeated up-and-down and repeated appearance / disappearance or vibration, and perform massage treatment, tapping treatment, acupressure treatment, vibration treatment, or a treatment operation appropriately combining these at a fixed position.

When the moving stimulation massage button of the treatment mechanism 6 of the massage selection switch is pressed regardless of whether the air bags 3 ', 5a, 5a are operated or stopped, the pair of treatment elements 2 are repeatedly swung or repeatedly moved up and down. And repeatedly appearing and appearing and vibrating,
Rubbing treatment, tapping treatment, acupressure treatment, vibration treatment, or a treatment operation in which these are appropriately combined can be performed while moving up and down, and rolling treatment by a pair of treatment elements 2 can also be performed.

Further, as described above, the air bags 3, 3 ', 5
The massage selection switch of the massage selection switch is pressed while pressing the memory selection massage button a. 5a to hold the inflation or deflation state of the air bag 3 or the air bag 3'or the air bag 5a, 5a which is preset by the user. When the stimulating massage button or the moving stimulating massage button of the mechanism 6 is arbitrarily pressed, massage treatment, tapping treatment and acupressure treatment with the treatment element 2 or a treatment operation or a rolling treatment in which these are appropriately combined are moved while moving to a fixed position or up and down. Can be performed with the stimulation force (contact force) adjusted to the user's preference.

[0036]

As described above, in the compound massager according to the first aspect of the present invention, a treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element is disposed on the backrest portion of the chair-type base body, and the treatment mechanism is provided. An arbitrary number of air bags that expand and contract due to air supply and discharge are appropriately arranged in a portion other than the installation position, and a means for driving the treatment mechanism and expanding and contracting the air bags is used simultaneously or individually. Because of this, one massager can combine the characteristics of a mechanical mechanism and the superiority of an air-type mechanism and can be used arbitrarily, and each characteristic can be combined to enhance the treatment effect. A massage machine that can do this can be provided at a low cost.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the composite massager, a treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element is provided on the backrest portion of the chair-type base, and air is supplied to and discharged from the seat portion. By arranging any number of air bags that expand and contract by means of using a means that can drive each treatment mechanism and expand and contract the air bags simultaneously or individually, the characteristics of the mechanical mechanism for the back part It is possible to enhance the massage effect by providing the treatment effect by the above and the superiority of the air type mechanism for the seat portion and using them arbitrarily.

Further, in the compound massager according to claim 3 of the present invention, a treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element is disposed on the backrest portion of the chair type base, and air is supplied to the footrest. It consists of an arbitrary number of air bags that expand and contract when exhausted, and uses a mechanism that can drive each treatment mechanism and expand or contract the air bags simultaneously or individually, so that the mechanical mechanism for the back has It is possible to enhance the massage effect by optionally using these with the treatment effect due to the characteristics and the superiority of the air type mechanism for the footrest.

Furthermore, in the compound massager according to claim 4 of the present invention, a treatment mechanism movable up and down is arranged on the backrest of the chair-type base body, and air is supplied and discharged to the left and right of the treatment mechanism. It consists of arranging any number of inflating and deflating air bags, and it uses a means that can drive each treatment mechanism and inflate the air bladders simultaneously or individually. While sandwiching the spinal cord in the center, it is possible to arbitrarily perform the treatment effect due to the characteristics of the mechanical mechanism for the back, giving a massage effect and demonstrating the function of promoting blood circulation around the spine. is there.

Further, in the compound massager of the present invention, the treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element on the backrest portion of the chair-type base body has a function of repeatedly swinging the treatment element and a function of repeatedly raising and lowering the treatment element. The treatment mechanism is a combination of the functions of repeatedly appearing and retracting and the function of vibrating, and means for arranging an appropriate treatment mechanism according to the purpose of treatment is used. Drive to a fixed position,
A pair of massagers can be made to perform massage treatments, tapping treatments, acupressure treatments, vibration treatments, and rolling treatments or a treatment operation in which these treatments are appropriately combined, and the seat portion, footrest, or back portion can be appropriately treated. It is possible to optionally perform pressure treatment by expanding and contracting the air bag provided, and obtain a massage effect over the whole body.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a composite massage machine of the present invention in which a surface material of a base is removed.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing an example of a rubbing mechanism section.

3 is a sectional view taken along line XX of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Chair type base 1a seat 1b Backrest 2 treatment child 3 air bags 3'air bag 5 platform 5a air bag 6 treatment mechanism

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element is arranged on a backrest portion of a chair-type base having a seat portion and a backrest portion, and air is provided on both sides in the movement direction of the treatment mechanism. A compound massage machine characterized by being configured by arranging an arbitrary number of air bags that expand and contract by supplying and discharging. 2. A treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element is arranged on a backrest portion of a chair-type base having a seat portion and a backrest portion, and air is provided above the treatment mechanism in the moving direction. A compound massager characterized in that an air bag that expands and contracts due to supply and discharge to support the head is arranged. 3. A chair-type base body having a seat portion and a backrest portion is provided with a treatment mechanism including a vertically movable treatment element, and the seat portion is expanded and contracted by supplying and discharging air. A complex massage machine characterized by being configured by arranging any number of air bags to be used. 4. A treatment mechanism having a vertically movable treatment element is arranged on a backrest portion of a chair-type base having a seat portion, a backrest portion, and a footrest, and air is supplied to the footrest. A compound massage machine characterized by being configured by arranging an arbitrary number of air bags that expand and contract when discharged. 5. The air bag according to claim 1, wherein the air bladder is configured to perform expansion maintenance, contraction maintenance, or expansion / contraction operation in conformity with movement of the treatment element of the treatment mechanism. Compound massage machine.