JP2008136587A - Pressurizing control method of air massage device and control program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an air pressure control method of an air massage device capable of continually providing an effective massage feeling by automatically changing over pressurization setting values and to provide its control program. <P>SOLUTION: This air pressure control method of the air massage device alternately giving oppression and release to the body tissues by repetitively pressurizing and depressurizing an air bag, defines a stroke for repeating the pressurization to the pressurization setting value and the depressurization in a prescribed reduction range in a short cycle a plurality of times and then exhausting to a release pressure, as one cycle, and changes the pressurization setting value for every one cycle. The pressurization setting value A1-A3 is gradually raised for every one cycle and, in a stage where the pressurization setting value reaches an upper limit value, it is returned to the first pressurization setting value, then the pressurization setting value is gradually raised for every one cycle, and subsequently it is repeated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an air pressure control method and a control program for an air massage device. In particular, the present invention relates to an air pressure control method and a control program for a small and portable air massage apparatus.

For example, as an air massage device, an air bag is placed on a band that is wrapped around a foot or arm, and pressurization and decompression of the air bag are repeated while the band is wound, thereby alternately pressing and releasing the body tissue. There are some (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-237344 A

  FIG. 11 shows an example of such an air massage device 100. In the figure, 101 is a wrapping band, 102 is an air bag charged in the band 101, and an air supply / exhaust system of the air massage device main body 105 is connected to the air bag 102. As a supply / exhaust system, a pressurization pump and an exhaust valve are usually provided. The exhaust valve is closed and pressurized by the pressurization pump, and the air in the air bag 102 is exhausted by opening the exhaust valve. It has become.

  Conventionally, as a method of controlling the air pressure of the air bag 102 of this type of air massage apparatus, as shown in FIG. When pressure and pressure reduction are repeated, there is a type in which the pressure is completely released to atmospheric pressure, and this is set as one cycle, and the cycle operation is repeated.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, when the pressure is slowly increased to a certain pressure setting value, the pressure is completely released to the atmospheric pressure and this is repeated. When air is supplied to the air bag 102 that has been released to atmospheric pressure, it takes some time until the pressure starts to rise rapidly, and this time is also included in the pressurization time. The point at which this pressure starts to increase rapidly is referred to as a pressurizing displacement point here. Since the pressure does not increase easily until the pressure change point, the pressurization time is long.

  By the way, when repeating pressurization and depressurization with the same pressurization setting value, it was found that it gradually became used and it was difficult to obtain a massage feeling.

  In consideration of the above circumstances, the present invention is an air pressure control method for an air massage apparatus capable of continuously obtaining an effective massage feeling by automatically switching the pressurization set value for each pressurization cycle. And it aims at providing the control method.

  In order to achieve the above object, the air pressure control method of the air massage device of the present invention repeats the pressurization up to the pressurization set value and the depressurization with a predetermined lowering rate to the air bag a plurality of times in a short cycle An air pressure control method for an air massage apparatus that alternately applies compression and release to an appropriate position of the body tissue by changing the pressure setting value for each cycle with the process of exhausting to release pressure after one cycle. The pressure setting value and / or the release pressure is a value arbitrarily set by a user.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the pressure setting value is gradually increased every cycle, and when the pressure setting value reaches the upper limit value, the pressure setting value is returned to the first pressure setting value, and the pressure setting value is again set. Is gradually raised every cycle, and thereafter, this is repeated.

  Further, according to the present invention, the pressure setting value is gradually increased every cycle, and when the pressure setting value reaches the upper limit value, the pressure setting value is gradually decreased every cycle. The process until reaching the set pressure value is defined as a pattern period, and thereafter, this pattern period is repeated.

  Further, according to the present invention, the release pressure after the end of one cycle is maintained for a predetermined waiting time, and then the process proceeds to the next cycle.

  In addition, according to the present invention, a constant pressure holding section is provided at at least one of a point where the pressure is shifted from the pressure reduction to the pressure reduction and a point where the pressure is reduced.

  According to the present invention, the release pressure after the end of each cycle is set to a value in the vicinity of the pressurization displacement point of the air bag higher than the atmospheric pressure.

  Further, according to the present invention, in the air pressure control method for an air massage device that alternately applies compression and release to an appropriate position of the body tissue by repeating pressurization and decompression on the air bag, once or multiple times It is characterized by changing the pressure value.

  Further, according to the present invention, the pressurization value is gradually increased to the predetermined upper limit value, and when the predetermined upper limit value is reached, the pressurization value is gradually decreased to the predetermined lower limit value. When the lower limit value is reached, the pressurization value is again increased to a predetermined upper limit value, and this is repeated thereafter.

  Further, according to the present invention, the pressurization value is increased and decreased by following a sine wave.

  Further, according to the present invention, after the air massage is continued for a predetermined time by the air pressure control method of the air massage device, the operation of stopping the air massage for a predetermined time is repeatedly performed.

  In order to achieve the above object, a control program for an air pressure control method for an air massage apparatus according to the present invention includes a plurality of pressurizations up to a pressurization set value and a depressurization with a predetermined decrease width with respect to an air bag in a short cycle. The air pressure control method of the air massage apparatus that alternately applies compression and release to the appropriate position of the body tissue by changing the pressure setting value for each cycle with the process of exhausting to the release pressure after repeated times In the control program, the pressurization set value and / or the release pressure are values arbitrarily set by a user. Further, the computer-readable storage medium storing the control program of the air pressure control method of the air massage apparatus of the present invention has a short cycle of pressurizing up to the pressurization set value and depressurization with a predetermined lowering width with respect to the air bag. Air pressure control of an air massage device that alternately applies compression and release to the appropriate position of the body tissue by changing the pressure setting value for each cycle with the process of exhausting to release pressure after repeating multiple times in 1 cycle A computer-readable storage medium storing a method control program, wherein the pressure setting value and / or the release pressure are values arbitrarily set by a user.

  According to the present invention, the pressurization set value is automatically changed every cycle, and the pressurization value and the like can be arbitrarily set by the user, so that the most effective massage feeling for the user is continuously maintained. Obtainable.

  In addition, according to the present invention, one cycle of massage is performed with the same pressure setting value, and massage is performed with a pressure setting value higher than the previous pressure setting value in the next cycle. When the pressure reaches the initial pressure setting value, it is repeated until the power is turned off or the timer reaches the set time. Can be obtained continuously.

  Further, according to the present invention, the pressure setting value is gradually increased every cycle, and when the pressure setting value reaches the upper limit value, the pressure setting value is gradually decreased every cycle. Since the process until reaching the set pressure value is taken as the pattern period, the pattern period is repeated thereafter, so that the massage experience can be eliminated and a comfortable massage feeling can be continuously obtained.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since a waiting time for maintaining the release pressure is provided where one cycle ends and the next cycle is entered, a greater sense of release can be given to the affected area for each cycle.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the constant pressure holding section is provided at the pressurizing point or the depressurizing point, the feeling of pressure and the feeling of release can be enjoyed in an impressive manner.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the pressure is shifted to the next pressurization without being completely lowered to the atmospheric pressure at the time of release, the pressurization time can be shortened and the power consumption can be reduced.

  In addition, according to the present invention, compression and release are repeated while automatically changing the pressurization value, so that it is possible to eliminate the habituation of massage, and to obtain a comfortable massage feeling continuously, as necessary. Accordingly, the user can arbitrarily input and set the pressurization value and the like, and the optimum pressurization-decompression can be performed.

  Further, according to the present invention, the pressure is repeated in a pattern in which the stimulation is decreased with a small pressure value at first, the pressure value is gradually increased to increase the stimulation, and then the pressure value is gradually decreased. As a result, the familiarity with the massage can be eliminated, and a comfortable massage feeling can be continuously obtained.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the change of the pressurization value is controlled so as to follow a sine wave, massage gentle to the human body can be performed. In addition, according to the present invention, one massage can be finished within the rated time, and the next massage can be definitely performed before the blood flow improvement effect by the massage decreases. Thereby, a massage effect can be maintained appropriately.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1-3 is explanatory drawing of the air massage apparatus for implement | achieving the air pressure control method of embodiment of this invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view which shows the whole outline | summary of an air massage apparatus, FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a cross-sectional configuration of a part of the band, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the air massage device main body.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the air massage device 10 is small and portable. For example, a band 11 is wound around an appropriate position of a user's body tissue, for example, a lower limb (calf or ankle) Ma, and the band 11 is arranged on the band 11. By introducing pressurized air from the air massage device main body 50 into the air bag 40 having an internal volume of about 200 cc or discharging the pressurized air, the muscles are repeatedly compressed and released, and the massage effect is obtained. To get. Here, a case where the air massage device 10 is attached to the lower limb Ma will be described as an example. When wearing on the lower limb Ma, the band 11 is worn from the back side of the lower limb Ma because the muscles of the calf portion are mainly massage target parts. In addition, it is good also as the massage apparatus 10 which provided the air massage apparatus main body 50 and the air bag 10 containing a control part and a pressurization pump separately.

As shown in FIG. 2, the band 11 of the air massage device 10 includes a long belt-like base cloth 11A formed of a strong synthetic resin cloth or the like, and a base end side of the base cloth 11A. The resin cover 20 disposed on the outer peripheral surface of a part of the region, the air bag (bladder) 40 disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the base fabric 11A in the region where the resin cover 20 is disposed, and the air bag 40 are accommodated. It consists of the inner cloth 13 which forms a bag-shaped space between the base cloth 11A.

  The synthetic resin cover 20 is made of a molded product of a resin sheet material harder than the air bag 40 made of a flexible material (for example, EVA), and functions to prevent the air bag 40 from bulging in the outer peripheral direction. The resin cover 20 and the base fabric 11A are integrated by sewing with a sewing thread 8 at a position of a thin portion 20b on the resin cover 20 described later. The air bag 40 is arranged on the inner surface of the base cloth 11A, and the base cloth 11A and the inner cloth 13 are bonded to the base cloth 11A by high-frequency fusion, ultrasonic fusion, sewing, or the like. Is housed in a space formed between the two.

  11 A of base fabrics are formed in the strip | belt shape where the front end side is narrower than the part which overlaps with the resin cover 20 and the air bag 40, and the fastener 30 which consists of a resin molded product is attached to the front end side. The fastener 30 is attached so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the base fabric 11A, and by changing the fixing position, the effective length of the band 11 (the length necessary for actual wrapping around a foot or the like) is stepless. It can be adjusted to.

  The fastener 30 is integrally provided with a handle 33 for picking with a finger on the upper surface of the front end of the rectangular substrate 30a, and has two hooks (locking portions) 31 spaced in the front-rear direction on the front lower surface of the substrate 30a. 32 is provided in a projecting manner, and a band length adjusting mechanism 35 for continuously adjusting the effective length of the band 11 is provided at the rear portion of the substrate 30a. The band length adjusting mechanism 35 is provided with a base fabric 11A. It is attached to the front end side of the band 11 by passing the front end 11a.

  The hooks 31 and 32 as locking portions are for fixing the band 11 in a wound state. The hook 11 and 32 are disposed on the resin cover 20 on the outer peripheral surface of the band 11 that covers the front end portion of the band 11 from the outside. A plurality of slits 21 for selectively engaging 31 and 32 are provided as locked portions. The slits 21 on the resin cover 20 each extend long in the width direction of the band 11, and are arranged at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction of the band 11 (for example, about 5 mm). In addition, it is good also as a surface fastener which has a loop part instead of the hooks 31 and 32 as a latching part which forms the fastener 30, and has a hook part instead of the slit 21 which forms a to-be-latched part. On the contrary, a surface fastener having a hook portion instead of the hooks 31 and 32 as the locking portions that form the fastener 30 and a loop portion instead of the slit 21 that forms the locked portion. It is good also as a fastener.

An air massage device main body 50 is mounted on one end of the resin cover 20 in the longitudinal direction. As shown in FIG. 3, the air massage apparatus main body 50 exhausts air from the air bag 40, a battery (dry cell or the like) 60 as a power supply unit, a pressure pump 51 that supplies pressurized air to the air bag 40, and the air bag 40. Massage operation by controlling a pressure control unit 52 including a solenoid valve, a pressure sensor 53 for detecting the air pressure in the air bladder 40, mainly the pressure pump 51 and the pressure control unit 52 according to the measured value of the pressure sensor 53 And a power switch 59 and a display unit 58 connected to the control unit (CPU) 55. Reference numeral 61 denotes a ROM in which various programs processed by the control unit (CPU) 55 are stored. Reference numeral 62 denotes a RAM which functions as a work area for a program processed by the control unit (CPU) 55 and also functions as a storage means for temporarily storing setting input conditions, data, and the like during program processing. Reference numeral 57 denotes a selection key used when the user changes the pressure set value, and reference numeral 56 denotes a setting input key for setting / changing the pressurizing pressure, the release pressure (minimum pressure), and the like. Note that the power supply unit 60 can use a commercial power supply by an AC adapter.

  For example, when massaging the user's lower limb Ma with the air massage device 10 using the air bag 40, the band 11 is wound from the back side of the calf as shown in FIG. That is, the band 11 is applied to the calf with the side with the air bag 40 inside, and the band 11 is wrapped so that the front end side of the band 11 is placed on the resin cover 20 on the base end side of the band 11. The hooks 31 and 32 are fitted into the slits 21 at appropriate positions on the resin cover 21. By operating the switch in this state, the massage operation starts.

  Next, the air pressure control method of each embodiment of the present invention implemented by the control unit (CPU) 55 will be described.

  First, in the control method of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4, basically, a plurality of pressure setting values A1 (for example, 70 mmHg), A2 (for example, 100 mmHg), A3 (for example, 130 mmHg) previously stored as default values are stored. The depressurization with predetermined lowering widths a1 (for example, 20 mmHg), a2 (for example, 30 mmHg), and a3 (for example, 40 mmHg), which were previously set and stored as a pressure value up to a predetermined value, was repeated a plurality of times in a short cycle (t4) Later, massage is performed with the stroke of exhausting to release pressure (pressure close to atmospheric pressure B0) as one cycle (automatic control mode). Since there are individual differences in the massage effect, in order to solve this, the user can arbitrarily set and change the default values A1, A2, and A3 (setting / selection mode). Specifically, a change is made with an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56. At this time, the pressure value to be changed is displayed on the display unit 58. Further, the release pressure may be changed by an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56 instead of releasing the atmosphere. In addition, the user may arbitrarily input / change the setting of the time (second) of one cycle with the setting input key 56. Further, a pulse detection means may be provided so that a short cycle (t4) can be synchronized with the pulse, or one cycle of pressurization and decompression can be synchronized with an integral multiple of the pulse.

  Specifically, in the first cycle, automatic pressurization is performed from the atmospheric pressure to the pressurization set value A1, and the pressurization and depressurization are determined by a predetermined width a1 with the pressurization set value A1 as a reference. Repeat at short intervals. After repeating the predetermined number of times, the pressure is once released to the atmosphere, and one cycle is completed. After completing one cycle, the next cycle is the automatic pressurization up to the pressurization set value A2 larger than the previous time, and the number of pressurization and depressurization with a predetermined width a2 based on the pressurization set value A2 Repeat with a short period only. After repeating the predetermined number of times, the pressure is once released to the atmosphere, and one cycle is completed.

  In this way, the pressure setting value is gradually increased every cycle, and when the pressure setting value reaches the upper limit value (A3 in this example), the pressure setting value is returned to the first pressure setting value A1, Again, the set pressure value is gradually increased every cycle. Thereafter, the massage is performed by repeating this. The pressure setting value is not limited to three levels, and may be four or more levels.

  In this case, the reduction widths a1, a2, and a3 are determined so that the pressures during decompression become substantially equal values B1, B2, and B3 in all cycles. In addition, as a method of determining the reduction widths a1, a2, and a3, the values of a1, a2, and a3 may be determined so as to be a predetermined ratio with respect to the respective pressurization values A1, A2, and A3. In addition, by automatically storing the set optimum pressurization / decompression pattern, it becomes possible to perform the pattern next time.

  By controlling the air pressure as described above, it is possible to eliminate the habituation of massage, and a comfortable massage feeling can be continuously obtained by the pressurization / decompression pattern suitable for the individual user.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 5, the release pressure after the end of one cycle may be maintained for a predetermined waiting time t1, and then the next cycle may be started. By carrying out like this, a big release feeling can be given to an affected part for every cycle.

  Moreover, you may provide the constant-pressure holding | maintenance area t2 and t3 in at least any one of the point which transfers from pressurization to pressure reduction in each cycle, or the point which transfers to pressure reduction. In this way, the feeling of pressure and release can be enjoyed in an impressive manner. Also in this pressurization / decompression cycle, the user can arbitrarily input and change the default values A1, A2, and A3 as in FIG. Specifically, a change is made with an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56. At this time, the pressure value to be changed is displayed on the display unit 58. Further, the release pressure may be changed by an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56 instead of releasing the atmosphere. In addition, the user may arbitrarily input / change the setting of the time (second) of one cycle with the setting input key 56. The standby time t1 and the constant pressure holding sections t2 and t3 may also be arbitrarily set and changed by the user using the setting input key 56.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an air pressure control method according to the second embodiment. In the first embodiment, the pressurization set value is sequentially increased for each cycle, and when the upper limit value is reached, the initial pressurization set value is returned to and then this is repeated. In this embodiment, the pressurization set values A1 to A3 are gradually increased every cycle, and when the pressurization set value reaches the upper limit value (A3 in this example), the pressurization set value is changed every cycle. The stroke until the first pressure set value is reached is defined as a pattern cycle, and thereafter, this pattern cycle is repeated.

  In this case, the reduction widths a1, a2, and a3 at the time of decompression are all set to substantially equal values. Accordingly, the pressures B1, B2, and B3 at the pressure reduction points are different from each other. In addition, as a method of determining the reduction widths a1, a2, and a3, the values of a1, a2, and a3 may be determined so as to be a predetermined ratio with respect to the respective pressurization values A1, A2, and A3.

  Even when controlled in this way, the familiarity of the massage can be eliminated, and a comfortable massage feeling can be continuously obtained. Also in this pressurization / decompression, the user can arbitrarily input and change the default values A1, A2, A3. Specifically, a change is made with an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56. At this time, the pressure value to be changed is displayed on the display unit 58. Further, the release pressure may be changed by an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56 instead of releasing the atmosphere. In addition, the user may arbitrarily input / change the setting of the time (second) of one cycle with the setting input key 56.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of an air pressure control method according to the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the pressurization value is changed every time or every plural times of the pressurization operation. Specifically, the pressurization value is gradually increased from the initial value to the predetermined upper limit value, and when the predetermined upper limit value is reached, the pressurization value is gradually decreased to the predetermined lower limit value. When the lower limit value is reached, the pressurization value is increased again to the predetermined upper limit value, and this is repeated thereafter. In particular, in this case, the pressurization value is increased and decreased following a sine wave. In the case of this pressurization / decompression, the user can arbitrarily input and change the setting of the maximum pressurization value, the minimum pressurization value, and the like. Specifically, a change is made with an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56.

  By controlling in this way, the massage experience can be eliminated, and a comfortable massage feeling can be continuously obtained. In particular, the pressure is reduced at a low pressure value at the beginning, the pressure value is gradually increased to increase the stimulus, and then the pressure value is gradually decreased. Since the change of the pressurization value is made to follow a sine wave, a gentle massage suitable for the individual user can be performed.

  FIG. 8 shows an example in which the release pressure is a value near the pressure displacement point of the air bag higher than the atmospheric pressure as a comparative example of FIG. As shown in this example, when the release pressure is set near the pressure displacement point, there is no need to wait for release to atmospheric pressure, and the pressurization time can be shortened by starting the next pressurization as it is. In addition, the power consumption can be reduced. In the case of this pressurization / decompression, the user can arbitrarily input and change the setting of the maximum pressurization value, the minimum pressurization value, and the like. Specifically, a change is made with an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56. Also, the release pressure may be changed with an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56. In addition, the user may arbitrarily input / change the setting of the time (second) of one cycle with the setting input key 56.

  The control in this case may be performed by controlling the current of the pressure control unit 52 and starting the next pressurization when the vicinity of the pressurization displacement point is reached.

  As another embodiment, an air throttle valve is inserted between the pressure control unit 52 and another air circuit, the pressure reduction rate is slowed down, and the pressure decreases to the vicinity of the pressurization displacement point. May be performed. That is, when exhausting, instead of suddenly changing to atmospheric pressure, the pressure is gradually lowered, and when the pressure decreases to the vicinity of the pressure displacement point, the next pressurization is performed. Thereby, shortening of pressurization time and reduction of power consumption can be aimed at.

  In addition, since the pressure is as low as 10 to 30 mmHg in the vicinity of the pressure displacement point, there is no possibility of causing congestion even when the pressure is applied.

  By applying this, as shown in FIG. 9, the release pressure BN after the end of each cycle is set to a value near the pressurization displacement point of the air bag higher than the atmospheric pressure, thereby shortening the pressurization time and power consumption. Can be reduced. Further, a pulse detecting means may be provided so that input and setting can be made so that a short cycle (t4) can be synchronized with the pulse, or one cycle of pressurization and decompression can be synchronized with an integral multiple of the pulse. Further, the user may arbitrarily input and change the maximum pressurization value, the minimum pressurization value, and the like with reference to separately measured maximum blood pressure (systolic blood pressure) / minimum blood pressure (diastolic blood pressure). In addition, blood pressure measurement means is provided, and the user can arbitrarily input and change the maximum pressurization value, minimum pressurization value, etc. with reference to the measured maximum blood pressure (systolic blood pressure) / minimum blood pressure (diastolic blood pressure) It may be possible. It may be possible to input and set so that a short cycle (t4) can be synchronized with the pulse, or one cycle of pressurization and decompression can be synchronized with an integral multiple of the pulse. Further, as described above, as shown in FIG. 10, the release pressure may be maintained for a predetermined waiting time t1. In the case of this pressurization / decompression, the user can arbitrarily input and change the setting of the maximum pressurization value, the minimum pressurization value, and the like. Specifically, a change is made with an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56. Also, the release pressure may be changed with an up / down key (not shown) of the setting input key 56. Further, the setting input key 56 may allow the user to arbitrarily change the setting of the time (seconds) of one cycle. Also for the waiting time t1, the constant pressure holding sections t2, t3, the setting input key 56 may allow the user to arbitrarily input and change settings. The various pressurization / decompression patterns described above can be selected by the user with the selection key 57. Further, a pulse detection means may be provided so that a short cycle (t4) can be synchronized with the pulse, or one cycle of pressurization and decompression can be synchronized with an integral multiple of the pulse.

  In addition, if the air massage according to the above embodiment is continued for a predetermined time and then the operation of stopping the air massage for a predetermined time is repeated, one massage is finished within the rated time, and the blood flow by the massage is The next massage can be definitely done before the improvement effect decreases. Thereby, a massage effect can be maintained appropriately. In this case, the predetermined time for performing the massage is preferably within 30 minutes, for example, and the predetermined time for stopping is preferably about 5 to 30 minutes. Further, the user may arbitrarily set and change the time for performing massage with the setting input key 56. Such a function can be easily realized by changing the program content of the microprocessor used in the control unit 55, for example. In this case, while this operation is being performed, a display using a lamp or the like that forms part of the display unit 58 is also performed. Further, an operation indicator that constitutes a part of the display unit 58 may be provided so that the setting contents of the operation can be displayed. As described above, the description has been given based on the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be appropriately changed.

It is a perspective view showing the whole outline of an air massage device for realizing an air pressure control method of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows roughly the cross-sectional structure of the band of the same air massage apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the same air massage apparatus main body. It is explanatory drawing of the air pressure control method of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the modification of the air pressure control method of the 1st embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the air pressure control method of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the air pressure control method of 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the control which aims at shortening of pressurization time and reduction of power consumption. It is explanatory drawing of the example which applied the control of FIG. 8 to the air pressure control method of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the modification of the control method of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the conventional air massage apparatus. It is explanatory drawing of the air pressure control method in the conventional air massage apparatus. It is explanatory drawing of another example of the air pressure control method in the conventional air massage apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

40 Air bag A1-A3 Pressurization set value a1-a3 Lowering width

Claims (12)

The process of exhausting to the release pressure after repeating the pressurization up to the pressurization set value and the depressurization with a predetermined reduction width a plurality of times in a short cycle for the air bag is set as one cycle. Is an air pressure control method of an air massage device that alternately applies compression and release to a proper position of the body tissue by changing
The method of controlling air pressure of an air massage apparatus, wherein the set pressure value and / or the release pressure is a value arbitrarily set by a user. An air pressure control method for an air massage device according to claim 1,
The pressure setting value is gradually increased every cycle, and when the pressure setting value reaches the upper limit value, the pressure setting value is returned to the first pressure setting value, and the pressure setting value is gradually increased again every cycle. Raise,
Thereafter, the air pressure control method for the air massage apparatus is characterized by repeating this. An air pressure control method for an air massage device according to claim 1,
The pressure setting value is gradually increased for each cycle, and when the pressure setting value reaches the upper limit value, the pressure setting value is gradually decreased for each cycle to reach the first pressure setting value. An air pressure control method for an air massage device, wherein the pattern cycle is repeated after that, and the pattern cycle is repeated thereafter. It is an air pressure control method of the air massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the release pressure after the end of the one cycle is maintained for a predetermined waiting time, and then the process proceeds to the next cycle. An air pressure control method for an air massage device. An air pressure control method for an air massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
An air pressure control method for an air massage apparatus, characterized in that a constant pressure holding section is provided at at least one of a point of transition from pressurization to depressurization or a point of transition from depressurization to pressurization in each cycle. An air pressure control method for an air massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
An air pressure control method for an air massage apparatus, wherein the release pressure after the end of each cycle is set to a value near the pressure displacement point of the air bag that is higher than atmospheric pressure. An air pressure control method for an air massage device that alternately applies compression and release to an appropriate position of a body tissue by repeating pressurization and decompression on an air bag,
An air pressure control method for an air massage device, wherein the pressurization value is changed every time or every plurality of times. It is an air pressure control method of the air massage device according to claim 7,
The pressure value is gradually increased to a predetermined upper limit value, and when the predetermined upper limit value is reached, the pressure value is gradually decreased to a predetermined lower limit value. An air pressure control method for an air massage apparatus, wherein the pressurization value is increased to a predetermined upper limit value, and thereafter, this is repeated. An air pressure control method for an air massage device according to claim 8,
An air pressure control method for an air massage apparatus, wherein the pressurization value is increased and decreased in accordance with a sine wave. An air pressure control method for an air massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
An air pressure control method for an air massage device, comprising: repeatedly performing an operation of stopping the air massage for a predetermined time after the air massage is continued for a predetermined time by the air pressure control method of the air massage device.   The process of exhausting to the release pressure after repeating the pressurization up to the pressurization set value and the depressurization with a predetermined reduction width a plurality of times in a short cycle for the air bag is set as one cycle. Is a control program of an air pressure control method for an air massage apparatus that alternately applies compression and release to a proper position of the body tissue, wherein the pressure setting value and / or the release pressure is arbitrarily set by the user A control program for an air pressure control method for an air massage device, characterized in that   The process of exhausting to the release pressure after repeating the pressurization up to the pressurization set value and the depressurization with a predetermined reduction width a plurality of times in a short cycle for the air bag is set as one cycle. A computer-readable storage medium storing a control program of an air pressure control method of an air massage device that alternately applies compression and release to a proper position of body tissue by changing the pressure setting value and / or the pressure setting value The release pressure is a value arbitrarily set by a user. A computer-readable storage medium storing a control program for an air pressure control method for an air massage apparatus.

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