JP2007167249A - Massaging device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a massaging device suitable for massaging around knee joints. <P>SOLUTION: The massaging machine 3 for massaging around the knees has a lower limb housing section 4 with a bending section 4b. A pair of massage device sections 5, 5 having a pair of rotary rollers 6, 6 are arranged so as to sandwich the depressed place 4a of the lower limb housing section in the bending section. The machine has a belt means 7 transmitting power to the rotary rollers. The side peripheral face of each of the pair of rotary rollers are arranged in a direction of the face of the depressed place 4a of the lower limb housing section in the bending section 4b of the lower limb housing section. When a driving means (not shown) is driven, by pushing and pressing means 8, 8 arranged on the belt means 7 move from one direction to the other direction on the belt means 7 so as to push and press the side faces of the knees of the lower limb housed in the lower limb housing section 4 in the bending section 4b of the lower limb housing section 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

    The present invention relates to a massage device, and more particularly to a massage device suitable for massaging around a knee joint.

  Various devices have already been proposed as massage devices.

  FIG. 11 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of a conventional massage chair.

  The massage chair 101 includes a chair portion 102 and a massage device 103 that massages the long peroneal muscle, the gastrocnemius muscle, and the like.

  The chair portion 102 incorporates a massaging portion (not shown) for massaging the back and shoulders of the user of the massage chair 101.

  For example, the massage chair 101 is supplied with power from a commercial power source, inputs a massage condition from an operation control unit (not shown), and selects and operates a massage start button. According to the massage conditions input from.), The stagnation part (not shown) is driven.

  FIG. 12A is a front view schematically showing the massage device 103 shown in FIG. 11, and FIG. 12B is a partially cutaway view schematically showing a part of the massage device 103 being cut open. FIG.

  This massage device 103 includes a crus storage part 104 having a recess 104a for storing the crus, and rollers 105a, 105b,.

  Each of the rollers 105a,..., 105b... Has a rotation axis as an axis of rotation, or has a convex portion on the side peripheral surface.

  Each of the rollers 105a,... And each of the rollers 105b,... Are opposed to each other in the crus storage part 104 so as to sandwich the recess 104a of the crus storage part 104.

  Next, how to use the massage device 103 will be described.

  When massaging the long peroneal and gastrocnemius muscles using this massage device 103, the user of this massage device 103 houses the lower leg in the recess 104a of the lower leg housing portion 104 and supplies power to the massage device 103. Supply.

  In the massage device 103, for example, when a power supply is supplied from a commercial power supply, a massage condition is input from an operation control unit (not shown), and a massage start button is selected, an operation control unit (not shown) is displayed. The lower leg accommodated in the recess 104a of the lower leg accommodating part 104 is massaged according to the massage conditions inputted from.

  That is, when power is supplied to the massage device 103, a massage condition is input from an operation control unit (not shown), and a massage start button is selected and operated, each of the rollers 105a,. By rotationally driving under a predetermined condition, the long peroneus muscle, the gastrocnemius muscle, and the like are massaged.

  As a similar one, for example, a massage machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-237025 has already been proposed.

This is provided with an air bag in place of the rollers 105a.
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-237025

  However, devices such as the conventional massage device 103 all massage the lower leg, more specifically, the long peroneal and gastrocnemius muscles, for example, those who complain of pain in the knee joint, It was not suitable for massaging patients with knee osteoarthritis, meniscus injuries, tendon injury, or people with water in the knee (hydrotendon patients).

  The present invention has been made in view of the background art as described above, and in particular, for example, those who complain of pain in the knee joint, patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, patients with meniscus injury, tendons It is an object of the present invention to provide a massage device suitable for massaging the periphery of a knee joint, which is suitable for massage of a patient with a disorder or a person who has water accumulated in the knee (patient with water tendon).

  The present inventor has been massaged for many years, such as those who complain of pain in the knee joint, patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, patients with meniscus injury, patients with tendon injury, and water on the knee. I came to know the massage method suitable for the massage of the person who has accumulated (water tendon patient).

  FIG. 13 shows, for example, a person complaining of pain in the knee joint, a patient with osteoarthritis of the knee, a patient with meniscus injury, a patient with tendon injury, a person with water in the knee (a patient with water tendon ) Is an example of a massage method suitable for massage.

  To massage those who complain of pain in the knee joint, patients with knee osteoarthritis, patients with meniscus injury, patients with tendon injury, and people who have water in the knee (hydrotendon patients) First, warm the knee area to an appropriate temperature.

  Next, as shown in the photographs shown in FIGS. 13 (a), 13 (b), and 13 (c), hold both sides of the knee around with the palms of both hands and move upward from the lower direction (foot direction). Repeat in the direction (upper leg direction, close to the heart) and massage.

  Then, the person (or patient) who received the massage is able to reduce pain in the knee joint or move the knee easily.

  The inventor has applied the massage method as shown in FIG. 13 to those who complain of pain in the knee joint, patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, patients with meniscus injury, patients with tendon injury, and knees. As a result of discovering that it is suitable for massage of a person who has accumulated water (patient with water tendon), and that such massage can be performed by a machine, the present invention is completed as a result of diligent efforts. It came to.

  That is, the massage device according to claim 1 is a massage device for massaging the periphery of the knee, and includes a lower limb accommodating portion including a recess for accommodating a lower limb, the lower limb accommodating portion includes a bent portion, and a lower limb accommodating portion. A pair of massage device portions are provided in the bent portion so as to sandwich the recess of the lower limb accommodating portion, and each of the pair of massage device portions drives a pair of rotating rollers and a pair of rotating rollers. A driving means; a belt means for transmitting power between the pair of rotating rollers; and a pressing member provided on the belt means. Each of the pair of rotating rollers has a side peripheral surface thereof with a concave portion of the lower limb housing portion. When the driving means is driven, the pressing member provided on the belt means is accommodated in the lower limb accommodating portion in the bent portion of the lower limb accommodating portion. Lower limb knee Side so as to press and in the other direction from one direction, and moves on the belt means.

  When the massage device according to claim 1 drives the driving means, the pressing member provided on the belt means is accommodated in the lower limb accommodating portion at the bent portion of the lower limb accommodating portion. It moves on the belt means from below to above so as to press the side of the knee of the lower leg.

  In the massage device according to claim 3, the pressing member of the massage device according to claim 1 or 2 is formed of a deformable material, and the conveying direction of the belt means is formed on the surface of the belt means. A plurality of narrow pedestal members are provided at a predetermined interval in a direction perpendicular to the front surface, and a plurality of pressing members are provided at a predetermined interval on the surface of the belt means. Are provided on a narrow base member.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the massaging apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects includes two pressing members, and the two pressing members are disposed opposite to the belt means.

  The massage device according to claim 5 is provided with a recess on the surface of the massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 so as to be along the conveying direction of the belt means.

  A massage device according to claim 6 is provided with a plurality of narrow pedestal members on the belt means on the surface of the massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 facing the belt means. , Provided so as to be aligned with a plurality of narrow base members provided at predetermined intervals, and on the surface of the pressing member facing the belt means, on the belt means. A plurality of narrow pedestal members provided so as to be aligned with a plurality of narrow pedestal members provided on the belt means and spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. An elastic member is provided between each of the plurality of narrow pedestal members.

  The massage apparatus of Claim 7 is provided with a heating means in the leg storage part of the massage apparatus in any one of Claims 1-6.

  In the massage device according to claim 1, a pair of massage device portions are provided in the bent portion of the lower limb storage portion so as to sandwich the recess of the lower limb storage portion, and both sides of the knee of the lower limb stored in the lower limb storage portion Since the surface is massaged from one direction to the other so as to be pressed from both sides by a pair of pressing members rotating on the belt means, if this massage device is used, for example, the knee joint Massage suitable for those who complain of pain, knee osteoarthritis, meniscus injury, tendon injury, and people who have water in the knee (hydrotendon patients) Can do.

  In the massage device according to claim 2, when the driving means is driven, the pressing member provided on the belt means presses the side surface of the knee of the lower limb housed in the lower limb housing section at the bent portion of the lower limb housing section. In this way, massage can be performed repeatedly from the lower direction (foot direction) to the upper direction (upper thigh direction, direction close to the heart), so if this massage device is used, for example, knee More suitable for those who complain of pain in the joints, knee osteoarthritis, meniscus injury, tendon injury, and people who have water in the knees (hydrotendon patients) Massage can be performed.

  In the massage device according to claim 3, the pressing member is made of a deformable material, and a plurality of narrow base members are provided on the surface of the belt unit in a direction orthogonal to the conveying direction of the belt unit. The pressing member is provided on the surface of the belt means on a plurality of narrow base members provided at a predetermined interval.

  As a result, in this massage device, even if the pressing member is located on the side peripheral surfaces of the pair of rotating rollers, the plurality of narrow base members move along the shape of the side peripheral surface of the rotating roller, In addition, since the pressing member is deformed according to the shape of the side peripheral surface of the rotating roller, smooth movement of the pressing unit on the belt unit can be realized when the driving unit is driven.

  In the massage device according to claim 4, since the two pressing members are arranged to face the belt means, the pair of massage device portions provided so as to sandwich the recess of the lower limb accommodating portion are synchronized. When driven, the pressing members provided in each of the pair of massage device portions are easily set so as to be simultaneously located in the bent portion so as to sandwich the recess.

  The massage device according to claim 5 is provided with a recess on the surface of the pressing member so as to follow the conveying direction of the belt means. If this massage device is used, for example, a person complaining of pain in the knee joint Patients with knee osteoarthritis, meniscus injuries, tendon injuries, and people who have water in the knee (hydrotendon patients) are being massaged by the masseur's palm You can get a feeling like this.

  In the massage device according to claim 6, a plurality of narrow base members are provided on the surface of the pressing member facing the belt unit so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval on the belt unit. A plurality of narrow base members provided so as to be aligned with a base member having a narrow width, and provided on the surface of the pressing member facing the belt means at a predetermined interval on the belt means. Between each of the plurality of narrow pedestal members provided to align with each other and each of the plurality of narrow pedestal members provided on the belt means so as to be spaced apart from each other. A configuration in which an elastic member is provided is employed.

  As a result, in this massage device, even if the pressing member is located on the side peripheral surfaces of the pair of rotating rollers, the plurality of narrow base members move along the shape of the side peripheral surface of the rotating roller, In addition, since the pressing member is deformed according to the shape of the side peripheral surface of the rotating roller, smooth movement of the pressing unit on the belt unit can be realized when the driving unit is driven.

  Not only that, if this massage device is used, the impact when the pressure member hits both sides of the knee of the person who uses this massage device can be softened by the elastic member, so if this massage device is used The user (patient) of this massage apparatus can obtain the feeling of being massaged by a masseur.

  In the massage device according to the seventh aspect, since the heating means is provided in the lower limb accommodating portion so that the surrounding portion of the knee joint can be warmed before the massage, the massage effect can be enhanced.

  Hereinafter, an example of the massage device according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a massage chair using an example of a massage machine according to the present invention.

  The massage chair 1 includes a chair portion 2 and a massage device 3 that massages the peripheral portion of the knee.

  The chair part 2 incorporates a massaging part (not shown) for massaging the back and shoulders of the user of the massage chair 1.

  For example, the massage chair 1 is supplied with power from a commercial power source, inputs a massage condition from an operation control unit (not shown), and selects and operates a massage start button. According to the massage conditions input from.), The stagnation part (not shown) is driven.

  2 (a) is a front view schematically showing the massage device 3 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2 (b) is a partial cutaway view (part) schematically showing a part of the massage device 3 cut open. FIG.

  FIG. 3 is a side view schematically showing the massage device 3 shown in FIG.

  In the massage chair 1, a mounting guide rail (not shown) for attaching the massage device 3 is provided in the chair portion 2 in the lateral direction, and the massage device 3 is on the side facing the chair portion 2 of the massage device 3. The wheel provided in the wheel is fitted so as to rotate on a guide rail (not shown), and the massage device 3 is moved to the right side of the chair portion 2 so that the massage device 3 is used by the massage device 3. The massage device 3 can be used for the left leg of the user of the massage device 3 by moving the massage device 3 to the left side of the chair portion 2. It is like that.

  In FIG. 3, the positional relationship between the bending portion 4 b of the lower limb housing portion 4 and the massage device portion 5 is shown.

  The massage device 3 includes a lower limb storage unit 4 including a recess 4a for storing the lower limbs.

  In this massage device 3, the depth of the recess 4a is formed longer than that of the recess 104a for accommodating the lower leg of the lower leg accommodating portion 104 of the massage device 103 for massaging the long peroneal muscle, the gastrocnemius muscle, etc. shown in FIG. When the user using this massage device 3 puts the leg into the recess 4a, not only the lower leg but also the knee and upper leg (or part of the upper leg) It can be accommodated in 4a.

  The lower limb accommodating portion 4 includes a bent portion 4b.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a pair of massage device portions 5 and 5 are provided in the bent portion 4 b of the lower limb housing portion 4 so as to sandwich the recess 4 a of the lower limb housing portion 4.

  Next, the structure of the massage apparatus part 5 is demonstrated.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view schematically showing the massage device unit 5, and FIG. 5 is a front view schematically showing the state of the massage device unit 5 viewed in the direction of the arrow Ar1 in FIG. .

  The massage device unit 5 includes a pair of rotating rollers 6, 6, a driving unit (not shown) that drives the pair of rotating rollers 6, 6, and a belt unit that transmits power between the pair of rotating rollers 6, 6. 7 and pressing members 8, 8 provided on the belt means 7.

  In this example, a rotating shaft of a driving means (not shown) such as an electric motor is attached to one rotating shaft of the pair of rotating rollers 6, 6, and one of the pair of rotating rollers 6, 6 is attached. It is used as a driving wheel, and the other of the pair of rotating rollers 6, 6 is used as a slave wheel.

  Each of the pair of rotating rollers 6 and 6 is provided in the bent portion 4b of the lower limb accommodating portion 4 in a direction in which the side peripheral surfaces 6s and 6s face the surface of the recess 4a of the lower limb accommodating portion 4.

  The pressing members 8, 8 are formed of a deformable material (for example, a porous resin body such as a sponge having a predetermined density).

  On the surface of the belt means 7, a plurality of narrow base members 9... In a direction orthogonal to the conveying direction of the belt means 7 (see the arrow Ar 2 shown in FIG. 4) has a predetermined interval sp 9.・ It is provided to separate.

  Each of the pressing members 8, 8 is provided on a plurality of narrow base members 9... Provided on the surface of the belt means 7 so as to be separated by a predetermined interval sp 9.

  The massage device unit 5 includes two pressing members.

  In the massage device unit 5, the two pressing members are disposed opposite to the belt means 7.

  Each of the pair of massage device parts 5, 5 has the same or substantially the same size and the same or substantially the same standard, and when power is supplied to the massage device parts 5, 5, the massage device part The driving means 5 and 5 are driven in synchronism, and when the pressing member provided on one of the massage device portions 5 and 5 comes to the position of the bent portion 4b, the massage device portion 5 At the same time, the pressing member provided on the other of 5 is also positioned at the bent portion 4b.

  In addition, the massage device unit 5 includes a heating unit 10 in the lower limb storage unit 4.

  The heating means 10 is not particularly limited, and various conventionally known heating means can be used.

  Such a heating means 10 is not particularly limited to the following cases. For example, a combination of a heater wire and a thermostat allows the inside of the lower limb housing portion 4 to be a predetermined temperature (for example, 38 ° C.). , 39 ° C. or 40 ° C.), a heater wire, a temperature sensor, and a control means (so-called microcomputer), and a predetermined temperature (for example, 38 ° C., 39 C. or 40.degree. C.).

  Next, how to use the massage device 3 will be described as an example.

  When the user of the massage device 3 massages the right leg, the massage device 3 is moved to the right side of the chair portion 2 and then the right leg is placed in the recess in the lower limb accommodating portion 4 of the massage device 3. Accommodates the legs.

  Moreover, when the user of this massage apparatus 3 massages the left leg, after moving the massage apparatus 3 to the left side of the chair part 2, it is in the recess in the lower limb accommodating part 4 of the massage apparatus 3. House the left leg ,.

  At this time, the user of the massage device 3 adjusts the position of the leg (right leg or left leg) so that the knee part of the leg is located at the bent part 4b.

  Thereafter, power is supplied to the massage device 3.

  Next, by driving the heating means 10, the leg (right leg or left leg) housed in the recess 4a of the lower leg housing part 4 (more specifically, the side of the knee of the lower leg) for a predetermined time, Heat at a predetermined temperature.

  Next, when the driving means (not shown) is driven, the pressing member provided on the belt means 7 is accommodated in the recess 4 a of the lower limb accommodating portion 4 in the bent portion 4 b of the lower limb accommodating portion 4. The belt means 7 is moved (rotated) from one direction to the other so as to press the side of the knee of the leg of the leg (right leg or left leg).

  In this massage device 3, for example, when a power supply is supplied from a commercial power source, a massage condition is input from an operation control unit (not shown), and a massage start button is selected and operated, an operation control unit (not shown). .)), The side of the knee of the leg (right leg or left leg) accommodated in the recess 4a of the leg storage part 4 is pressed, and both sides of the knee are pressed by the pressing member 8 ... is to be massaged.

  That is, when power is supplied to the massage device 3, a massage condition is input from an operation control unit (not shown), and a massage start button is selected and operated, the belt means 7 of the massage device units 5 and 5 is moved to a predetermined state. By driving under the above conditions, both sides of the knee are massaged.

  In the massage device 3, when a driving means (not shown) is driven, the pressing member 8 provided on the belt means 7 is accommodated in the lower limb accommodating portion 4 at the bent portion 4 b of the lower limb accommodating portion 4. The belt means 7 is rotated repeatedly from the lower direction (foot direction) to the upper direction (upper thigh direction, direction close to the heart) so as to press the side of the knee of the lower leg.

  In this massage device 3, a pair of massage device portions 5, 5 are provided in the bent portion 4 b of the lower limb housing portion 4 so as to sandwich the recess 4 a of the lower limb housing portion 4, and are accommodated in the lower limb housing portion 4. Since the side of the knee of the lower limb is massaged from one direction to the other so as to be pressed from both sides by a pair of pressing members 8, 8 rotating on the belt means 7, this massage device 3 for example, those who complain of pain in the knee joint, patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, patients with meniscus injury, patients with tendon injury, and people who have water in the knee (water tendon Massage suitable for patients).

  Further, in this massage device 3, when a driving means (not shown) is driven, the pressing member 8 provided on the belt means 7 is accommodated in the lower limb accommodating portion 4 in the bent portion 4 b of the lower limb accommodating portion 4. Since it is possible to repeatedly massage from the lower direction (foot direction) to the upper direction (upper thigh direction, direction close to the heart) so as to press the side of the knee of the lower limb, If the massage device 3 is used, for example, a person complaining of pain in the knee joint, a patient with osteoarthritis of the knee, a patient with meniscus injury, a patient with tendon injury, or a person who has water in the knee ( A more suitable massage can be performed for patients with water tendons.

  Moreover, in this massage apparatus 3, the pressing member 8 is formed of a deformable material, and the surface of the belt means 7 is orthogonal to the conveying direction of the belt means 7 (see arrow Ar2 shown in FIG. 4). A plurality of narrow base members 9... Are provided in the direction so as to be separated by a predetermined interval sp9..., And the pressing member 8 is separated from the surface of the belt means 7 by a predetermined interval sp9. The structure provided on the plurality of narrow base members 9... Provided as described above is employed.

  As a result, in this massage device 3, even if the pressing member 8 is positioned on the side peripheral surfaces of the pair of rotating rollers 6, 6, the plurality of narrow base members 9. , 6 and the pressing member 8 is deformed according to the shape of each side peripheral surface of the pair of rotating rollers 6, 6, so that driving means (not shown). ) Can be smoothly moved on the belt means 7 by the pressing means 8.

  Moreover, in this massage apparatus 3, since the two pressing members 8 and 8 are arranged to face the belt means 7, a pair of massages provided so as to sandwich the recess 4a of the lower limb accommodating portion 4 When the device parts 5 and 5 are driven synchronously, the pressing members (8, 8) and (8, 8) provided in each of the pair of massage device parts 5 and 5 so as to sandwich the recess 4a. It is easy to set so that each of these is located at the bent portion 4b at the same time.

  Note that the above-described embodiments of the present invention are all used for explaining the present invention, and it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments of the present invention.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically showing one of another example of a pair of massage device portions provided so as to sandwich the recess 4a of the lower limb housing portion 4 in the bent portion 4b of the lower limb housing portion 4 of the massage device 3. FIG. 7 is a front view schematically showing another example of the massage device portion shown in FIG. 6 as viewed in the direction of the arrow Ar3.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of another example of the massage device section, taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG.

  This massage device unit 5A has the same configuration as the massage device unit 5 shown in FIG. 4 except for the following configuration, and therefore corresponds to a component member of the massage device unit 5 among the component members of the massage device unit 5A. About the component to do, the referential mark equivalent to the referential mark attached | subjected to the structural member of the massage apparatus part 5 is attached | subjected, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  This massage device portion 5A uses a pressing member 8A having a recess 8c on the surface thereof along the conveying direction of the belt means.

  Moreover, this massage apparatus part 5A is provided with a plurality of narrow base members 11 on the surface of the pressing member 8A facing the belt means 7.

  Each of the plurality of narrow base members 11... Provided on the surface facing the belt means 7 is provided on the belt means 7 so as to have a predetermined interval sp9. Are arranged so as to align with the narrow base members 9... (Space sp9 = sp11).

  And a plurality of narrow pedestal members 9 provided on the surface of the pressing member 8A facing the belt means 7 on the belt means 7 so as to be separated by a predetermined interval sp9. A plurality of narrow base members 11... Provided to be aligned with each other and a predetermined distance sp9... On the belt means 7 and a plurality of narrow base members 11. Elastic members (in this example, helical springs) 12... Are provided between the base members 9.

  The massage device employing this massage device portion 5A is provided with a recess 8c on the surface of the pressing member 8A along the conveying direction of the belt means 7. If this massage device 5A is used, for example, a knee Those who complain of pain in the joints, patients with knee osteoarthritis, patients with meniscus injuries, patients with tendon injury, and those who have water in the knees (hydrotendon patients) You can get the feeling of being massaged.

  Moreover, in the massage apparatus which employ | adopted this massage apparatus part 5A, on the surface which opposes the belt means 7 of the press member 8A, several narrow base members 11 ... are provided on the belt means 7 by predetermined spacing. The belt means 7 is provided on the surface of the pressing member 8A facing the belt means 7 so as to be aligned with the plurality of narrow base members 9. Each of the plurality of narrow base members 11... Provided so as to be aligned with the plurality of narrow base members 9. And a plurality of narrow base members 9 provided on the belt means 7 so as to be separated by a predetermined interval sp9... The configuration is adopted.

  As a result, in the massage device employing this massage device portion 5A, even if the pressing member 8A is located on the side peripheral surfaces of the pair of rotating rollers 6, 6, a plurality of narrow base members 9 ..., 11... Move along the shape of each side peripheral surface of the pair of rotating rollers 6 and 6, and the pressing member 8A is deformed according to the shape of each side peripheral surface of the pair of rotating rollers. When driving means (not shown) is driven, smooth movement of the pressing means 8A on the belt means 7 can be realized.

  Not only that, if a massage device employing this massage device portion 5A is used, the impact of the pressing member 8A on both sides of the knee of the person who uses this massage device is reduced by the elastic members 12. Therefore, if a massage device adopting this massage device portion 5A is used, a user (patient) of this massage device can obtain the feeling of being massaged by a masseur.

  Moreover, in embodiment of above-described invention, although the massage apparatus 3 which accommodated either the right leg or the left leg in the recess 4a of the leg storage part 4 of the massage apparatus 3 was demonstrated, this However, it is used for explaining the present invention, and it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment of the invention described above.

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view schematically showing a massage chair adopting another example of the massage device according to the present invention, and FIG. 10A is a front view schematically showing the massage device shown in FIG. FIG. 10B is a partial cutaway view (partial cut front view) schematically showing a part of the massage apparatus shown in FIG.

  This massage chair 1A includes a massage device 3A.

  The massage device 3A has the same configuration as the massage device 3 shown in FIG. 1 except for the following configurations. Therefore, among the constituent members of the massage device 3A, the constituent members corresponding to the constituent members of the massage device 3 are as follows. The reference numerals corresponding to the reference numerals attached to the constituent members of the massage device 3 are attached, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In this massage device 3A, the lower limb accommodating portion 4A includes a pair of recesses 4a and 4a.

  In the lower limb accommodating part outer part P4A forming the pair of recesses 4a and 4a, the massage device part 5 is provided at the position of the bent part 4g, and in the lower limb accommodating part central part P4B, the bent part is provided. Two massage device portions 5 and 5 are provided at the position 4g, and the massage device portion 5 is provided at the position of the bent portion 4g in the lower leg housing portion outer portion P4C.

  Moreover, the heating means 10 is provided in the lower limb accommodating portion outer portion P4A that forms the pair of recesses 4a and 4a of the lower limb accommodating portion 4A, and the heating means 10 is provided in the lower limb accommodating portion central portion P4B. In addition, a heating means is provided in the lower limb accommodating portion outer portion P4C.

  This massage device 3A includes a massage device portion 5 provided at a position of a bent portion 4g in a lower limb housing portion outer portion P4A that forms a pair of recesses 4a and 4a of the lower limb housing portion 4A, and a lower limb housing portion. Among the two massage device parts 5 and 5 provided at the position of the bent part 4g in the center part P4B, the massage device part provided at the position of the bent part 4g in the lower leg housing part outer part P4A 5 can be massaged on one of both legs of the user who uses this massage device 3A, and at the same time, the pair of recesses 4a, 4a of the lower limb storage portion 4A The massage device 5 provided at the position of the bent portion 4g in the lower limb accommodating portion outer portion P4C to be formed, and two units provided at the position of the bent portion 4g in the lower limb accommodating portion central portion P4B. Massage The massage device 3A is used with the massage device portion 5 disposed opposite to the massage device portion 5 provided at the position of the bending portion 4g in the lower limb accommodating portion outer portion P4C in the placement portions 5 and 5. The other of both legs of the user can be massaged.

  Moreover, it may replace with the massage apparatus part 5 ... of the massage apparatus 3A shown in FIG.

Since the present invention is suitable for massaging the periphery of the knee joint, the industrial applicability is high.

It is a perspective view showing roughly a massage chair using an example of a massage machine concerning the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view schematically showing the massage device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a partial cutaway view (partially cut front view) schematically showing a part of the massage device cut open. It is a side view which shows schematically the massage apparatus 3 shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows schematically the massage apparatus part which comprises the massage apparatus which concerns on this invention. FIG. 4 shows a massage device part constituting the massage device according to the present invention. It is a front view which shows roughly the state seen in arrow Ar1 direction. It is a perspective view which shows roughly one of the other examples of a pair of massage apparatus part provided so that the recessed part of a lower limb accommodating part may be pinched | interposed in the bending part of the lower limb accommodating part which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows typically the state which looked at another example of the massage apparatus part shown in FIG. 6 in arrow Ar3 direction. FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. 7, showing another example of the massage device unit shown in FIG. 6. It is a perspective view which shows roughly the massage chair which employ | adopted another example of the massage apparatus which concerns on this invention. FIG. 10A is a front view schematically showing the massage device shown in FIG. 9, and FIG. 10B is a partial cut schematically showing a part of the massage device shown in FIG. It is a figure (partial cutting front view). It is a perspective view which shows an example of the conventional massage chair roughly. FIG. 12A is a front view schematically showing the massage device 103 shown in FIG. 11, and FIG. 12B is a partially cutaway view schematically showing a part of the massage device 103 being cut open. FIG. For example, for massage patients who complain of pain in the knee joint, patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, meniscus injuries, patients with tendon injury, and people who have water in the knee (patients with water tendon) It is a photograph which shows an example of the suitable massage method.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Massage chair 2 Chair part 3, 3A Massage apparatus 4 which massages the peripheral part of a knee, 4A Lower leg accommodating part 4a Recess 4b Bending part 5, 5A Massage apparatus part 6 Rotating roller 7 Belt means 8, 8A Press member 8c Press member 9, 11 Narrow base member 10 Heating means 12 Elastic member

Claims (7)

A massage device for massaging around the knee,
A lower limb accommodating portion having a recess for accommodating the lower limb;
The lower limb accommodating portion includes a bent portion,
In the bent part of the lower limb storage part, a pair of massage device parts are provided so as to sandwich the recess of the lower limb storage part,
Each of the pair of massage device parts is
A pair of rotating rollers;
Driving means for driving the pair of rotating rollers;
Belt means for transmitting power between the pair of rotating rollers;
A pressing member provided on the belt means,
Each of the pair of rotating rollers is provided in the bent portion of the lower limb accommodating portion in a direction in which the side peripheral surface thereof is directed to the surface of the recess of the lower limb accommodating portion,
When the driving means is driven, the pressing member provided on the belt means presses the side of the knee of the lower limb housed in the lower limb housing section from one direction at the bent portion of the lower limb housing section. Massage device adapted to move on the belt means in the other direction. When the driving means is driven, the pressing member provided on the belt means at the bent part of the lower limb housing part is lifted from below so as to press the side of the knee of the lower limb housed in the lower limb housing part. 2. Massager according to claim 1, adapted to move in a direction on the belt means. The pressing member is made of a deformable material,
On the surface of the belt means, a plurality of narrow pedestal members are provided at predetermined intervals in a direction orthogonal to the conveying direction of the belt means,
The massage according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pressing member is provided on a plurality of narrow base members provided on the surface of the belt means so as to be spaced apart from the predetermined distance. apparatus. Two pressing members are provided,
The massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the two pressing members are disposed to face the belt means. The massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the pressing member includes a recess on a surface thereof along a conveying direction of the belt means. A plurality of narrow pedestal members are provided on the surface of the pressing member opposite to the belt means so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance on the belt means. And is provided to
A plurality of the pressing members provided on the surface facing the belt means so as to be aligned with a plurality of narrow base members provided on the belt means so as to be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. An elastic member is provided between each of the narrow pedestal members and each of the plurality of narrow pedestal members provided on the belt means at a predetermined interval. Item 6. The massage device according to any one of Items 1 to 5. The massage apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a heating means in the lower limb housing part.